Alsace is one of France’s oldest regions, and it has been producing fine wines since Roman times. The region is known for its crisp white wines, which are perfect for summertime sipping. Discover the best wines from Alsace region. Find out what makes them so special!
Alsace Wine Tasting:Hugel Gentil
Wine Tasting with Will
In this video, Will talks about wine from Alsace, and tastes Hugel Gentil from this region. Cheers!
About wine from Alsace
These wines have both German and French influences, and the region tends to produce more whites. The whites are dryer and not as sweet, making these an easy choice for spring and summertime porch sipping!
Wine has been produced from Alsace for over 1,000 years. The region is known for its sweet white wines, which are made from grapes grown in the area’s cool climate.
Learn how to pair these wines with food
Ideas for light dishes to pair with these wines:
- Ceviche: Here’s an easy ceviche recipe!
- Picnic food: Fancy picnic foods like light summer salads and artichoke spread on baguettes will pair nicely with these light and elegant wines
- Smoked salmon: smoked salmon with dill dip and blinis is an easy and pretty app to throw together for a party
- Summer veggies: try this super easy and light asparagus and lemon pasta recipe
Learn about the history of wine production in Alsace
In France, Alsace is known as the “wine capital of Europe” because of its rich viticulture tradition. It was also once part of Germany until World War I. Today, Alsace produces some of the finest wines in the world, including Pinot Noir, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Chardonnay.
Taste some of the most famous wines from this region
Alsace is one of the oldest regions in France. Today, Alsace is home to some of the finest vineyards in the world. These wineries produce some of the most sought after wines in the world. They also produce some of the most unique and distinctive wines. Try this crowd-pleasing white blend, Hugel Gentil, which is $17.99 from Total Wine.
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Cheers!
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