Wittmann Brunnenhäuschen GG 2020 / 2021 / 2022
Type: White
Country: Germany
Region: Rheinhessen
Grape Variety: 100% Riesling
Viticulture: Biodynamic | Certified Organic
Climate: Mild temperatures, surrounded by protective hills and forests, long sun hours and little rainfall
Terroir: Vines grow on limestone, shell limestone and clay soil. Vineyard is located 240 meters above sea level and exposed to the westerly wind, which always keeps the average temperature cool despite intense sunlight
Winemaking: Spontaneous fermentation in large wood and subsequently matured on the lees to give the wine the necessary time to develop
Color: Gold with green highlights
Nose: Good acidic fruit with nice earthy tones, light herbal notes
Palate: Big and good fruit, fine acidity, good substance, long and acidic aftertaste with delicious dryness
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.
