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 capellini with prosciutto, spaghetti with salmon or coconut chicken.
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 locro criollo (argentina), wild boar stew (without marinade or wine) or the chicken with rice of the mother michèle.
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 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.
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 soy and shrimp noodles, chicken and mushroom risotto or toast with smoked salmon cream.
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.
A flat wine that does not express its aromas.
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 sloth pork loin, vitello tonnato or chicken with green olives.
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 veal tagine with carrots, ham with leek fondue or duck legs confit.
During the vinification process, a "cap" is formed at the top of the vats with the solid parts (skin, pulp, pips, etc.), which contain tannins and colouring elements. Pumping over consists of emptying the vat from the bottom and pouring the juice back to the top, in order to mix the cap and the juice and to favour the exchange and the extraction. This old technique allows a better exchange between the solid parts and the liquid.
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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).
