Wittmann Kirchspiel Riesling Gg 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Wittmann
Label Name:
 
Kirchspiel Riesling Gg
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Rheinhessen (Westhofen)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Stephan Reinhardt) 94 pts (2021). James Suckling 97 pts (2021). Falstaff 94 pts (2021)

Tasting Note
Chalky, precise Riesling with lime, ripe peach, herbal and yeasty notes, strong saline minerality and piercing acidity; dense extract and a very long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, shellfish, grilled scallops, ceviche, sushi/sashimi; roast chicken, pork, goat cheese; spicy Thai or Sichuan dishes, Vietnamese spring rolls.

Production Method
Organically/biodynamically farmed; hand-harvested; spontaneous fermentations; fermented and matured in stainless steel and large neutral vessels; bottled trocken as VDP Grosses Gewächs.

Vineyard Info
Weingut Wittmann, a historic family estate in Westhofen (VDP member), focuses on top Riesling sites (Kirchspiel, Morstein, Aulerde); led by Philipp Wittmann; converted to organic/biodynamic viticulture in the late 20th century.