Wittmann 100 Hills Pinot Blanc 2019 / 2020
Type: White
Country: Germany
Region: Rheinhessen
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Blanc
Viticulture: Biodynamic | Certified Organic
Climate: Mild temperatures, surrounded by protective hills and forests, long sun hours and little rainfall
Terroir: 60-year-old vines grow on limestone soil, with a mix of topsoils, including clay, marl and loess
Winemaking: The fruit is harvested by hand, fermented naturally and matured in 50% stainless steel tanks and 50% large, neutral wooden casks
Color: Brilliant pale white gold
Nose: Aromas of Asian pear, white peach and fresh herb
Palate: Excellent harmony of fruit, medium body and animating freshness
About the Winery:
The Wittmann family has been growing grapes and producing wine in the small Rheinhessen village of Westhofen since 1663. Today, the estate cultivates 62 acres of vines in the rolling limestone hills found in the southern part of the region, just west of the Rhine River valley. They have been pioneers in developing the full-bodied, well-balanced style of dry wines for which the region has become known. And they were early adopters of organic (1990) and biodynamic (2004) viticulture.
Riesling is the dominant grape variety, accounting for 65% of the estate’s vineyard area. They also produce the three Pinot varieties (Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir), as well as Silvaner. In addition, small quantities of Scheurebe, Chardonnay and some minor varieties are grown.
