Werther Windisch - 'Vom Kalk' - Weissburgunder - Rheinhessen, DE - 2021

Notes from the Winery/Importer

A Riesling showing its terroir! Herbs, yellow stone fruit, and savory on the palate. Elegant acidity dances on your tongue and gives the wine a great length. Great food pairing wine, friend wine, summer wine. Kalk means limestone. A Village wine showing its origin perfectly. Spontaneous fermentation in puncheons and stainless-steel tank. Sur lie aging for 8 months. Light clarification and late bottling in June of the following year. Side Notes .Village Wine 8 Degrees, 14 minutes is the name of the wine and the exact location of the vineyards. Village Wine defines the center of the quality pyramid the winery established and is known to showcase the typicity of the variety itself specifically in this area.

.Soil
Sandy loam. Loess-loam. Clayish merl. (sandiger Lehm. Löss-Lehm. Kalkmergel)

.Riesling
The treasure among German varieties. Considered the king of the white wines, or better the queen. Riesling is known for its animating acidity and excellent potential for aging.

.Vegan
Yes. No use of animal products during the winemaking process. Animal products can be used for fining the wine.

Wine Specs
Vintage: 2020
Varietal: Riesling
Growers: Estate owned
Winemaker: Jens Windisch
Appellation: Rheinhessen
Vineyards: Harxheimer Schloßberg & Börnchen. Mommenheimer Osterberg

Barrel Aging: yes, neutral oak
Consume: now until 2027
Composition: 100% Riesling
Residual Sugar: 6.3 g/L
Acidity: 8 g/L
Alcohol: 12.5 %

Notes on the Producer

Jens Windisch, the owner, and winemaker farms his vineyards organically and implements biodynamic practices wherever he can. After taking over his parents' winery and vineyards, he quickly gained a great reputation for impressive and expressive white wines. Since 2020 he is organically certified under German law for organic certification. Sustainability plays a huge role at Werther Windisch. Self-made humus and compost from grape skins and a using cover crop with native flowers help to keep the soils alive and the ecosystem diverse and healthy. Working sustainably makes it possible to achieve the quality he is looking for in his wines.