2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Grüner Sylvaner
Drinking Window 2026–2029
Classification 
VDP.GUTSWEIN
VDP.GUTSWEINRegion Rheinhessen
Soil Calcareous soils in zellertal
Serving Temperature 10°C · 50°F
Closure Stelvin
Production Details Matured in Stückfass, spontaneously fermented to bone dry, and aged for an unspecified long period on fine lees. De Bruijn additionally describes hand harvesting, fruit from old vines on selected limestone-rich parcels, and biodynamic, certified-organic farming.
Certifications DE-ÖKO-006
Tasting Notes Light straw yellow with green reflections; nectarine, small yellow pear and fresh kitchen herbs; yellow-fruited, juicy and crystalline, with creamy texture, tart phenolics and mild integrated acidity.
Food Pairing Vegetarian cuisine; De Bruijn additionally suggests seafood, charcuterie and cheese fondue.
Critics Ratings 8.5 — Harold Hamersma; scale not stated
2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 1.1 g/L
Total Acidity 5.6 g/L
Calories 106 kcal / glass
150ml glass106 kcal
750ml bottle530 kcal
Grape Varieties Grüner Silvaner
Drinking Window Suggested shelf life through 2032
Classification VDP.GUTSWEIN; Qualitätswein
VDP.GUTSWEIN; QualitätsweinRegion Rheinhessen
Soil Calcareous soils around hohen-sülzen
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Screw Cap
Production Details Matured in a large wooden cask, spontaneously fermented to bone dry, and aged for an unspecified long period on fine lees. Recommended serving temperature is 8–10°C.
Certifications DE-ÖKO-006
Tasting Notes Light straw yellow with green reflections; nectarine, small yellow pear and fresh kitchen herbs; yellow-fruited, juicy and crystalline, with tart phenolics and mild integrated acidity.
Food Pairing Antipasti, seafood, asparagus, coq au vin, pumpkin vegetables and porcini risotto.
Sources: wirwinzer.de ↗ · Compare this vintage
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Region Rheinhessen
Production Details Matured in a wooden barrel.
Tasting Notes Christina Hilker's tasting note for the 2023 release: bright golden yellow with green reflections; apple, apricot, orange, lime, passion fruit, mustard, coriander, sage, anise, ginger, mineral, wood-spice, yeast and white-pepper notes; juicy fruit, creamy texture, grippy spice, lively acidity and a long finish.
Food Pairing Christina Hilker's recommendations for the 2023 release: carrot-and-herb crêpe with honey, lemon and watercress pesto; roasted prawns with peaches and fennel; or lemon chicken with olives, dried tomatoes and green asparagus.
Sources: www.lebendigeweine.de ↗ · Compare this vintage
Producer Information
Website
Address
Bahnhofstrasse 33,67591 Hohen-Sülzen
Phone
+49 (0)6243/906515
Owner
H.O. Spanier &
Carolin Spanier-Gillot
Carolin Spanier-Gillot
Cellarmaster
H.O. Spanier