Wittmann Silvaner Trocken 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Wittmann
Label Name:
 
Silvaner Trocken
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Rheinhessen (Westhofen)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
11.5%
Grape(s):
 
Silvaner
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 90 pts; Saittavini ~92

Tasting Note
Crisp, dry Silvaner with pear and yellow apple, subtle herbal (sage/rosemary) and floral notes, bright acidity, stony minerality and a delicate creamy mid-palate leading to a clean, slightly nutty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled/poached white fish, roasted chicken, goat-cheese salad, mild creamy pasta. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, steamed shellfish with ginger, mild Thai green curry.

Production Method
Organically/biodynamically farmed fruit; fermented with native yeasts in stainless steel and large wooden casks, aged on fine lees, lightly filtered and bottled (screwcap).

Vineyard Info
Weingut Wittmann, Westhofen (Rheinhessen). Family estate led by Philipp Wittmann; biodynamic practices, VDP-affiliated and renowned for terroir-driven whites, especially Riesling.