Domaine Sipp-Mack
Domaine Sipp-Mack, established in Hunawihr on Alsace's Wine Route, produces rieslings and gewurztraminers from renowned terroirs including Grand Cru Rosacker, amid terraced vineyards and half-timbered villages.
Domaine Sipp-Mack is a family-run winery established in Hunawihr, an Alsatian village ranked among France's most beautiful, at the heart of Alsace's Wine Route. The estate cultivates its vineyards across several terroirs, including the Grand Cru Rosacker, and produces typically Alsatian white wines — riesling, gewurztraminer, pinot gris — in a tradition passed down through generations.
What to See
A visit to the estate offers the chance to discover the winemaking cellars and aging rooms where the wines mature. The vineyards stretch across the surrounding hillsides, offering direct views of the Alsatian vineyard landscape. The village's typical architecture — half-timbered houses, flower-adorned fountains — completes the experience.
History and Context
Hunawihr is a winemaking village mentioned as far back as the Middle Ages. Its 16th-century fortified church, shared between Catholics and Protestants, bears witness to a singular history. Domaine Sipp-Mack stands within this centuries-old winemaking tradition, perpetuating expertise linked to the granite and limestone terroirs around Ribeauvillé.
Highlights of the Visit
Tasting the Grand Crus
Grand Cru Rosacker, of which the estate owns parcels, produces age-worthy rieslings recognized for their minerality. The tasting allows you to compare several vintages and grasp the expression of the local terroir.
The Terraced Vineyards
The hillsides around Hunawihr offer a walk through the vineyard rows with views of the village, its fortified church, and on clear days, the Vosges mountains in the background.
Photography Tips
Late afternoon light is ideal for photographing the vineyards below the village. Hunawihr's fortified church, surrounded by vines, makes for an iconic photographic frame of wine country Alsace. In autumn, the colors of the vine leaves enrich your compositions.
Location and Access
Hunawihr sits between Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr, on Alsace's Wine Route. The village is accessible by car from Colmar (approximately 15 km north). Cycling paths line the Wine Route and allow you to connect neighboring villages by bike. Parking is available at the village entrance.
Nearby
- Hunawihr Fortified Church — 16th-century building used by both Catholics and Protestants, surrounded by classified vineyards.
- Stork Reintroduction Center — park dedicated to the white stork, symbol of Alsace, a few minutes' walk away.
- Riquewihr — fortified medieval village, one of Alsace's best-preserved, less than 5 km away.
- Ribeauvillé — lively wine town with three ruined castles dominating the valley.
Frequently asked questions
It's recommended to contact the estate in advance to arrange a tasting, especially outside the summer tourist season. Walk-in visits are sometimes possible, but a reservation ensures personalized service.
Summer and autumn are the liveliest periods on the Wine Route. Harvest time (usually in October) offers a special atmosphere in Alsatian vineyards.
Yes. Hunawihr and its surroundings concentrate many estates. Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr, a few kilometers away, also offer wineries open for tasting.
Hunawihr is served by the cycling routes of Alsace's Wine Route. The terrain is moderate between villages, but climbs to the terraced vineyards require effort.
The estate primarily produces Alsatian white wines: riesling, gewurztraminer, pinot gris, and muscat, including selections from Grand Cru Rosacker.
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