2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 8.5%
Residual Sugar 80.2 g/L
Total Acidity 10.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window Now and for many years
Classification Auslese
Region Rheinhessen
Harvest Dates Beginning of November 2023
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Selection of the estate's Westhofen vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Traditional old oak casks for most of the wine
Botrytis Affected Yes
Sulfites 145.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Estate vineyards are farmed biodynamically; low yields and uncompromising hand selection precede gentle handling of grapes and must and traditional vinification. The importer recommends serving at 8–10°C.
Certifications DE-ÖKO-022; Respekt
Tasting Notes Light, fruit-focused Auslese; yellow stone fruit including apricot and mirabelle, followed by pineapple and lime, with sweetness balanced by lively acidity.
Food Pairing Blue Stilton, Roquefort, or grapefruit-coconut panna cotta; also suitable on its own or with dessert.
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 8.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification Auslese
Region Rheinhessen
Harvest Dates Beginning of November 2022
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Selection of the estate's Westhofen vineyards
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Production Details Yield reduction, hand harvesting and additional environmentally protective vineyard measures throughout the year, followed by traditional vinification.
Tasting Notes Light Auslese with fine fruit
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Mainzer Straße 19,
Phone
+49 (0)6244/905036
Email
Owner
Philipp Wittmann
Cellarmaster
Philipp Wittmann & Georg Rieser