{"product_id":"famille-hugel-alsace-pinot-gris-classic-2024","title":"Famille Hugel Alsace Pinot Gris Classic 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Famille Hugel Pinot Gris Classic faithfully expresses the character of Pinot Grigio. Distinguished by a bright golden yellow colour, it offers a well-defined bouquet of melon, Golden apple, ripe apricot, acacia honey and orange blossom. On the palate, it reveals a \u003cstrong\u003efleshy structure\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfectly balanced by a \u003cstrong\u003elively freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e. The sip is juicy and satisfying, with an elegant and slightly spicy finish, ideal for pairing with \u003cstrong\u003espicy Asian dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e, rich shellfish and fresh cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine is born in the heart of Alsace, from thirty-year-old vines located between the villages of Riquewihr and Colmar. The \u003cstrong\u003elimestone and clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e give this white wine great aromatic intensity and a pronounced flavour profile. The \u003cstrong\u003eFamille Hugel\u003c\/strong\u003e winery, active since 1639, manages its vineyards with extreme care to ensure healthy, high-quality grapes. The deep connection with the \u003cstrong\u003eAlsatian terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e translates into a glass with a broad profile, capable of conveying the unique characteristics of the region with balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction begins with a rigorous and selective \u003cstrong\u003emanual harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e. The grapes reach the presses solely by gravity, undergoing gentle pressing to extract only the free-run juice. After settling, the must ferments at a controlled temperature in \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e or tanks. During the winter, natural clarification occurs through delicate racking. This is followed by a light spring filtration and \u003cstrong\u003ematuration in barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e or tanks, concluded by a final period of rest in the property's underground cellars.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by the \u003cstrong\u003eFamille Hugel\u003c\/strong\u003e, active in Riquewihr since 1639, this Pinot Gris Classic 2023 celebrates the purest tradition of the \u003cstrong\u003eAlsace AOC\u003c\/strong\u003e. The grapes come from thirty-year-old vineyards and are hand-picked, then processed using gravity, without the use of pumps, in order to extract only the juice from the \u003cstrong\u003efirst pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e. After meticulous fermentation at a controlled temperature and a slow maturation, the wine achieves perfect balance. A harmonious white that expresses the artisanal elegance of a unique region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hugel \u0026 Fils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48575663669419,"sku":"63388","price":32.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/famille-hugel-alsace-pinot-gris-classic-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}