The Winery Hugel of Alsace

The winery offers 56 different wines

3.8

Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.

It is ranked in the top 5 of the estates of Alsace.

It is located in Alsace

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The Winery Hugel is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 56 wines for sale in of Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Hugel Estate is one of the oldest vineyards in Alsace, located on the Alsace Wine Route, in the mountainous region. It is one of the most prosperous wine regions in France. The estate is situated in the heart of great vineyards and charming neighboring villages such as Riquewihr. The estate is ancestral and family-run, and the Hugels have worked there since 1639. The Hugels are recognized for the quality and excellence of their wines. They produce red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines with varietals typical of the region. Their wines are established as high-quality wines from the Alsace region. Their most sought-after vintages are Pinot Noir, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris. The vineyard is about 23 hectares of vines, exposed to the best possible natural climatic conditions. Each year, about 1.5 million bottles are produced from this vineyard. The vineyard offers tours and tastings to its guests. At Hugel Estate, tourists can stroll and admire the vines, then discover the cellars with spacious barrels and modern winemaking methods, developed by Henri and Jean Hugel. They can also enjoy some of the most beautiful products of the wine route. Furthermore, Hugel Estate invites visitors to discover the history, mission, and commitment of the Hugels over the centuries. They support environmental preservation and protection and they employ modern measures for their wine production. All these years, their passion for producing exceptional wines and their mission to offer superior quality has remained unwavering. The Hugel Estate is well known worldwide for its quality and delicious and unique wines. Travelers visiting this estate can enjoy a comprehensive tour and familiarize themselves with the history and production methods of wines at Hugel Estate. This tour will certainly be unforgettable and memorable.

Top Winery Hugel wines

Looking for the best Winery Hugel wines in Alsace among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Hugel wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Hugel wines with technical and enological descriptions.

Discovering the wine region of Alsace

Alsace, located in the extreme north-east of France, is Distinguished from other French wine regions by its strong Franco-Germanic influences. These influences are the result of a back-and-forth between the German and French sovereignties over the last few centuries. They can be seen not only in the architecture and culture of Alsace, but also in the wines. Alsace wines are produced under three main appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (Sweet and Dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for Sparkling wines.

Almost all the wines produced in this region fall under one of these three appellations. Alsace Grand Cru wines are produced from one of the 51 privileged vineyards spread along the Length of the region. Alsace is the only French wine region to produce significant quantities of Riesling and Gewurztraminer. These two grape varieties are more commonly associated with German wines and are reminiscent of Alsace's history.

Discover the grape variety: White muscat

White muscat is a white grape variety of Greek origin. Present in several Mediterranean vineyards, it has several synonyms such as muscat de Die, muscat blanc and frontignac. In France, it occupies a little less than 7,000 ha out of a total of 45,000 ha worldwide. Its young shoots are downy. Its youngest leaves are shiny, bronzed and scabrous. The berries and bunches of this variety are all medium-sized. The flesh of the berries is juicy, sweet and firm. Muscat à petits grains has a second ripening period and buds early in the year. It is moderately vigorous and must be pruned short. It likes poor, stony slopes. This variety is often exposed to spring frosts. It fears mildew, wasps, grape worms, court-noué, grey rot and powdery mildew. Muscat à petits grains is used to make rosé wines and dry white wines. Orange, brown sugar, barley sugar and raisins are the known aromas of these wines.