COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Hugel
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Hugel Estate Riesling 2019 is a white wine from the Alsace region of France, produced by Famille Hugel, a winery with a history dating back to 1639. The wine is made from 100% Riesling grapes. Its distinctive character is influenced by the marl soils of Riquewihr, particularly the Schoenenbourg terroir, which contributes significant minerality. The Hugel family's winemaking philosophy emphasizes the purity and authenticity of their wines, with a focus on dry styles and expressing the unique characteristics of their estate vineyards.
ALCOHOL
14.1%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Hugel considers Riesling the 'Pinot Noir of white wines'.
Fact 02
Vine age for the 2019 vintage averaged 37 years.
Fact 03
The wine is sourced from plots in Riquewihr, including Grand Cru Schoenenbourg.
Fact 04
Famille Hugel's winemaking history dates back to 1639.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Hugel Estate Riesling begins with grapes sourced from carefully selected plots within the Hugel estate. The must is processed using gravity-fed presses and fermented in temperature-controlled barrels or vats at 18-24°C. Following fermentation, the wine is racked once and clarified naturally over winter. It undergoes a light filtration before being bottled and aged in the estate's cellars. A notable aspect of the 2019 vintage was the limited yield and the absence of botrytis wines, with a focus on producing exceptional dry wines.
