The Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr is one of the best wineries to follow in Alsace.. It offers 115 wines for sale in of Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.
Looking for the best Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr wines in Alsace among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr 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 Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr wines with technical and enological descriptions.
How Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of penne à la toscane, sea bream fillets with capers or chicken fajitas.
On the nose the white wine of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, beeswax or butter and sometimes also flavors of brioche, flint or green apple. In the mouth the white wine of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr. is a powerful with a nice freshness.
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.
How Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of veal fillet stroganoff, duck breast in the oven or pumpkin and bacon pie.
On the nose the red wine of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr. often reveals types of flavors of oaky, strawberries or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of non oak, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr. is a with a nice freshness.
White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.
How Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of tagliatelle with shrimps, stuffed eggplant (with vegetables or mixed) or bruschetta with mozzarella.
On the nose the sparkling wine of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, green apple or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or oak. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.
The colour of wines is characterized by its intensity and its nuances of hue. The intensity is specific to each grape variety, while the nuances of colour are linked to the evolution of the wine over time.
How Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of quiche with mixed vegetables, chinese fondue or chicken tagine with apricots.
On the nose the sweet wine of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr. often reveals types of flavors of lychee, tropical fruit. In the mouth the sweet wine of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr. is a with a nice freshness.
Chasselas rosé is a grape variety that originated in France. It produces a variety of grape used to make wine. However, it can also be found eating on our tables! This variety of vine is characterized by medium-sized bunches and medium-sized grapes. Chasselas rosé can be found in several vineyards: Alsace, South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Rhone Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.
How Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of festive chinese fondue, roast pork in the oven or wild rabbit with cider.
Champagne term for a merchant who buys grapes to make a Champagne wine himself.
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Auxerrois is a white grape variety native to Lorraine, which is also found in Alsace and in the Loire Valley, where it took off in 1950. Its name comes from the nurseries in Auxerre where it found refuge during the Second World War. Often called Pinot Auxerrois, it is part of the Moselle, Alsace and Côtes-de-Toul AOC grape varieties. Auxerrois should not be confused with côt or malbec, which are red grape varieties from the Cahors region and which may bear the same name. The bunches of Auxerrois are of medium size with small berries. It is a semi-late grape variety whose buds only come out when temperatures are well above 10°C. Auxerrois wines are characterized by finesse and acidity and subtle aromas of exotic fruits, fruits and white flowers. In France, it represents 1,600 hectares of production and some small parcels of Auxerrois are also present in Luxembourg, Germany, Canada and South Africa (2,300 hectares in total).
Starting with the 2021 vintage, non-late harvest Alsace Riesling must be ‘dry’, as defined by EU regulations, according to a proposed decree agreed by a two-thirds majority of the Alsace Winegrowers’ Association (AVA). Winemakers backed the plan at a vote in Colmar last week, although it requires approval from France’s appellation body, INAO. The move comes in addition to the introduction of a standardised way of communicating sweetness levels on Alsace AOC still wines. As per EU rul ...
The largest-ever year for entries, an incredible 18,244 wines were judged at the 2022 Decanter World Wine Awards – with just 163 wines awarded a Platinum medal. ‘Winning a Platinum medal is something really exceptional’ said Decanter World Wine Awards Co-Chair Sarah Jane Evans MW. ‘Platinum is like the stratospheric level’ she commented, ‘so it’s really saying to the winemaker: this is a great wine.’ Making up just 0.87% of the total wines tasted at the 2022 c ...
St Hilaire is the patron saint of Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, the pretty Champagne village which is famous for scoring 99 on the Echelle des Crus. (This classification of Champagne vineyards was developed in the mid-20th century as a means of setting the price of grapes grown through the villages of the Champagne wine region.) Prime territory That the village missed out on grand cru status by one point is generally agreed to be an injustice – all the more so as it is home not only to the superlative Clos de ...
The colour of wines is characterized by its intensity and its nuances of hue. The intensity is specific to each grape variety, while the nuances of colour are linked to the evolution of the wine over time.
