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2022 Weingut Schatzel Naturweiss, Rheinhessen, Germany
$35.00
Variety: 90% Riesling, 10% others: Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Blanc, Scheurebe, Ehrenfelser
Terroir: From a blend of parcels, on red slate, limestone, and loess.
Viticulture: Certified organic, biodynamic practices, regenerative.
Vinification: Pinot blanc and Müller-Thurgau are sometimes co-fermented, the other varieties are vinified separately. Grapes are foot-crushed and macerated for about 3 days. Pressed for 12 or more hours. Ambient yeast fermentation. Laissez-faire malolactic conversion. Aged for 10-11 months in used barrels and/or 1200 L foudres under flor. No fining, no filtration. Bottled without added SO2.
Specs
- Country Germany
- Region Rheinhessen
- Style White Wine
- Producer Weingut Schatzel
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Riesling, Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Blanc, Scheurebe, Ehrenfelser
- Food Pairings Aperitif, Crunchy Greens, Fried Food, Roast White Meats
- Characteristics Bright and Fresh, No Sulfur, Zippy
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