Wittmann Gundersheimer 1G Riesling Trocken 2024
Type: Sweet
Country: Austria
Region: Burgenland
Grape Variety: 100% Scheurebe
Climate: Hot, continental Pannonian climate
Terroir: Vines grows on sandy-gravel soils or planted on sedimentary gravel rocks
Winemaking: Fermented and matured for 20 months in stainless-steel tanks (for this cuvée).
Color: Medium yellow-gold
Nose: Very intense notes of fresh tangerine / mandarin.
Palate: Flavours of yellow peach, apricot / apricot stone.
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.
