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 tripe in the style of caen, codfish aioli or monkfish armorican style.
On the nose the white wine of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr. often reveals types of flavors of citrus fruit, microbio or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of citrus, minerality or vanilla. 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 duck breast with black figs, adapted vietnamese fondue or buckwheat pancakes filled with egg, cheese and ham.
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.
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).
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 pasta with vongoles (flat clams), baked chicken legs or rice and cheese ball.
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.
Said of a wine showing by its colour (tuilé in the case of reds, amber in the case of whites), its aromas or its structure that it is nearing the end of its peak and needs to be drunk quickly.
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 leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche, salmon in bellevue or turkey escalope with curry.
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.
Pinot Gris is a grey grape variety mutated from Pinot Noir. It has its origins in Burgundy, where it is called pinot-beurot in reference to the colour of the grey robes worn by the monks of the region. Established in Alsace since the 17th century, pinot gris was called tokay until 2007. It is made up of bunches of small berries that vary in colour from pink to blue-grey. It is particularly well suited to the continental climate because it is resistant to the cold in winter and to spring frosts. This variety also likes dry limestone soils with plenty of sunshine in the summer. Pinot Gris is well suited to late harvesting or to the selection of noble grapes, depending on the year and the concentration of sugars in the berries. Pinot Gris wines are distinguished by their aromatic complexity of white fruits, mushrooms, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, etc., and their great finesse. In the Loire Valley, pinot gris is used in the Coteaux-d'Ancenis appellations. It gives dry or sweet wines with pear and peach aromas.
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 veal grenadin with balsamic vinegar and honey, coconut from paimpol or duck stew.
Term that characterizes a hard and tannic wine.
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The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. 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 Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.
