{"product_id":"famille-hugel-alsace-gentil-2024","title":"Famille Hugel Alsace Gentil 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlsace Gentil by Famille Hugel is a dry white wine with Alsace designation that expresses the aromatic soul of the region. Fermented at a controlled temperature, this \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e skilfully combines Gewürztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner and Muscat. It appears a bright yellow with greenish highlights. The bouquet is rich in green apple, pear, lychee and passion fruit, enhanced by hints of rose and spices. On the palate, it offers \u003cstrong\u003eextraordinary drinkability\u003c\/strong\u003e, revealing a smooth sip supported by a \u003cstrong\u003elively acidic freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e. The finish is elegant, enlivened by delicate aromatic nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the vineyards of Riquewihr, in Alsace, at the foot of the Vosges. The vines, around thirty years old, grow on \u003cstrong\u003eclay-limestone soils\u003c\/strong\u003e that give the wine great balance. The cool climate ensures a \u003cstrong\u003elong growing season\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a warm August accelerating ripening and favouring well-defined aromatic profiles. The name chosen for this label recalls the local custom of combining a \u003cstrong\u003erigorous selection\u003c\/strong\u003e of the best varieties in the area, to deliver a faithful expression of the territory in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e allows for the selection of bunches, which are then pressed by gravity without the use of pumps. The must begins \u003cstrong\u003efermentation at a controlled temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e in special tanks. After spontaneous clarification during the winter and a light filtration, the wine rests for the final \u003cstrong\u003eageing in the cellar\u003c\/strong\u003e. The minimally invasive processes deeply respect the integrity of the fruit; therefore, the possible formation of slight tartrate crystals is a natural indicator of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Riquewihr, this wine revives the tradition of blending \u003cstrong\u003enoble grape varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e in a renowned cuvée called Gentil. Produced by the historic Famille Hugel, active since 1639, it represents the only \u003cstrong\u003eAOC Alsace blend\u003c\/strong\u003e from the winery, conceived as the ideal introduction to Alsatian whites. The grapes, \u003cstrong\u003ehand-picked\u003c\/strong\u003e from vineyards with clay-limestone soil, give rise to a label awarded 89 points by Vinous for the 2024 vintage. After bottling, the wine matures patiently in the cellar, offering a sip that fully expresses the authentic charm of the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hugel \u0026 Fils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46358857679019,"sku":"60876","price":14.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/famille-hugel-alsace-gentil-2024_60876_1_d3e361d1-68a4-42ff-89b8-ce55e2c79e11.webp?v=1774631881","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-ch\/products\/famille-hugel-alsace-gentil-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}