Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.85%
Residual Sugar 13 g/L
pH 3.63
Total Acidity 3.82 g/L
Calories (estimated) 130 kcal / glass
150ml glass130 kcal
750ml bottle650 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer100%
Drinking Window 2012-2017+
Region Alsace
Soil Clay and limestone
Vineyard Yield 60 hL/ha
Harvest Dates September 24, 2012
Estate Grown Yes
Vine Age 25
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel Vat, Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Gravity-Filled Presses
Serving Temperature 8°C · 46°F
Closure Diam Cork
Production Details Harvested exclusively by hand from clay and limestone vineyards in a dozen of the most favored localities in and around Riquewihr with high percentage of estate grapes, some from the Sporen. Grapes taken in small tubs to presses filled by gravity without pumping or mechanical intervention. After pressing, must decanted for few hours, then fermented in temperature-controlled barrels or vats at 18-24°C. Wine racked once before natural clarification during winter. Following spring, lightly filtered before bottling, then aged in cellars before release.
Tartaric Acid 3.82 g/L
Tasting Notes Deep lemon-yellow; green hints; passion fruit, mango and fresh pineapple; rose, jasmine and acacia blossom; pistachio and fresh almond; velvety, opulent palate with an aromatically fresh finish.
Food Pairing Aperitif; game terrine; foie gras; strong cheeses including Munster and Maroilles; mildly spicy Chinese, Moroccan or Indian dishes.
Producer Information
Website
Address
3 Rue de la Première Armée, 68340 Riquewihr, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 89 47 92 15
Email
Owner
Hugel Family (12th-13th generation)
Cellarmaster
Marc Hugel