Classic Gewurztraminer, Famille Hugel
Description
A dry expression of Gewurztraminer with intensely aromatic fruit flavours of mango, passionfruit, rose and jasmine accopmanied by ginger and cardamom. On the palate there is an abundance of tropical fruit flavours including lychee and melon alongside apples and pears. This wine works perfectly with Asian cuisine or try pairing with stronger cheeses.
£24.95
Quantity Available: 9
Product Code: S15567
Country
France
Region
Alsace
Vintage
2023
Alcohol Vol
14%
Bottle Size
75cl
Closure
natural cork
Vegan
YES
Vegetarian
YES
Grape Varieties
Gewurztraminer
Producer Details
Hugel & Fils, founded in 1639 in picturesque Riquewihr, Alsace, France, is still 100% family owned and managed by the 12th consecutive generation of the family.
The family owns a 30 hectares estate of prime sites in Riquewihr, mostly classed Grand Cru, and buys grapes from a further 110 hectares farmed under contract. The Hugel estates are planted with only the noble Alsace grape varieties, with vines averaging 35 years of age.
Hugel production averages 110,000 cases per year, of which around 90% is exported to more than 100 countries worldwide, where “Alsace” is often synonymous with “Hugel”.
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