[1] Hugel & Fils produces its high-end wines from its own vineyards, and also operates a négociant business, which sources additional grapes under long-term contract from various growers.
The company was founded in Riquewihr in 1639 by Hans Ulrich Hugel, who was a Swiss national who left his home country during the Thirty Years' War.
As a logotype, they use a family crest which was carved in 1672, to decorate the doorway of a house built in Riquewihr by one of Hans Ulrich's sons In 1902, Hugel & Fils, which was then managed by Frédéric Emile Hugel, moved to its present location in the centre of Riquewihr.
Hugel & Fils hold slightly over 25 hectares (62 acres), all located around Riquewihr and almost half in vineyards allowed the Alsace Grand Cru designation.
In addition, grapes from over 100 hectares (250 acres) of Alsace vineyards are bought in for the négociant business.