Wittmann Riesling Vom Kalkstein Trocken 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 clay soil
Winemaking: Intensive vineyard care all year round, low yields and consistent selection of the grapes by hand. This is followed by a gentle grape and must-processing followed by the traditional winemaking. The wines are then fermented in traditional wooden barrels
Color: Bright citrus yellow with golden reflections
Nose: Aromas of peach, citrus, grapefruit and pear with hints of white flowers, thyme and apricot
Palate: Dry, medium bodied with medium acidity and nice freshness. Very clear, pure and intense with a beautiful minerality. Flavours of citrus, pear, melon, salty orange zest in a very precise Riesling.
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.
