Wine:

From young vines, the 2020 White 100 Hügel Trocken Riesling Rheinhessen carries dynamic, precise aromas of fruit, lovely smoky mineral accents, citrus zest, white fruit and white pepper notes. This is a very fresh, finely pearled Riesling of great finesse, fatness and tension, with a refreshing, slightly citrusy finish. An outstanding white wine, very accessible in terms of price, ideal with marinated or smoked fish, or a small fry. Rated 92/100 by our Selection Committee. A selection by Olivier Poussier.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. 100% destemming. Short skin maceration, fermentation and maturation in stainless steel tanks. Residual sugar : 5,9 g/l.
The estate has chosen to package this wine with a screw cap, Stelvin, thus preserving its freshness and exempting it from any defect of cork taste.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Bright light gold.

Nose:

Fresh and precise with beautiful smoky-mineral accents, notes of citrus peel, white pepper, a very pure palette.

Palate:

Dynamic and finely pearlescent, this Riesling offers a framework of great finesse with fatness and tension and a refreshing finish with lemon accents.

Temperature:

Serve chilled between 8 and 10°C in large glasses.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, marinated or smoked fish, fish fritters, small fries, grilled fish.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

A rising star in the German wine industry, the Wittmann estate embodies the modernity and the new face of a radiant region that produces structured, energetic and mineral white wines. In this Rhine region, nicknamed the "land of a thousand hills", which is the largest in the country, diversity is the order of the day and the Wittmanns skilfully play with their different terroirs on the hillsides.

Biodynamically cultivated for nearly 20 years, selected by Olivier Poussier, Best Sommelier in the World, this estate is perfectly in tune with the contemporary era, offering handcrafted wines with little residual sugar that are perfectly ripe.