The Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr of Alsace

Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr
The winery offers 115 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.7.
It is ranked in the top 288 of the estates of Alsace.
It is located in Alsace
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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.

Top Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr wines

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.

The top white wines of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

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 pork colombo, pasta gratin or caramelized lamb mice.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

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.

The best vintages in the white wines of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

  • 2019With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.77/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.74/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr.

  • Riesling
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Gris
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Sylvaner

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.

The top red wines of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

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 cordon bleu with veal and cured ham, duck fillets with honey or north welsch.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

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.

The best vintages in the red wines of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

  • 2012With an average score of 3.76/5
  • 2008With an average score of 3.65/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.61/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.57/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.52/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr.

  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc

Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.

The top sparkling wines of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

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 fish and seafood gratin, italian gnocchi or baked chestnuts.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

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 best vintages in the sparkling wines of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

  • 2019With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Pinot Gris
  • Auxerrois
  • Pinot Noir
  • Riesling

The word of the wine: Licking

Operation consisting in sanitizing a barrel by introducing a wick of ignited sulphur which produces a release of sulphurous gas.

The top sweet wines of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

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 nanie's diced ham quiche, tuna brick (light) or monkfish (anglerfish) à la sétoise.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

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.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

  • 2016With an average score of 4.70/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.83/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr.

  • Pinot Gris
  • Riesling
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Muscat Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Riesling

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.

The top pink wines of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

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 osso-bucco with asian flavours, funambuline style, ham and cheese macaroni gratin or rabbit with hunter's sauce.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Gris

The word of the wine: Character

Said of a typical wine that stands out for its originality. Used in the plural, it refers to all the organoleptic components of a wine (flavours and tactile sensations).

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Discover the grape variety: Auxerrois

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).

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The word of the wine: Licking

Operation consisting in sanitizing a barrel by introducing a wick of ignited sulphur which produces a release of sulphurous gas.

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