Grauburgunder
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 4 years from the vintage release to capture its fresh fruit profile and vibrant energy.
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Roasted pork loin, creamy mushroom risotto, or pan-seared poultry.
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Gunderloch's Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) showcases the estate's versatile mastery beyond their legendary Rieslings. Sourced from estate-owned vineyards in the Rheinhessen region, where fertile loess and clay-loam soils provide an ideal foundation, this wine captures the warm, sun-drenched character of the area. While Germany's history with the grape dates back to the 14th century—often associated with the legendary merchant Johann Seger Ruland—Gunderloch approaches Grauburgunder with a modern, dry, and elegant sensibility. Under the guidance of Johannes Hasselbach, the grapes are gently pressed and fermented primarily in stainless steel tanks, with a portion occasionally aged in large neutral oak barrels. This careful vinification preserves the grape's natural stone fruit and nutty aromas while imparting a delicate, creamy texture and a balanced, refreshing acidity.
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Founded in 1890 by banker Carl Gunderloch, the Gunderloch estate is located in Nackenheim in the Rheinhessen region of Germany. Today, the winery is managed by Johannes Hasselbach, representing the sixth generation of the family to craft exceptional, terroir-driven wines. The estate is deeply committed to ecological viticulture and is renowned for its holdings in the legendary Nackenheimer Rothenberg vineyard, situated along the clay-slate "Roter Hang" (Red Slope). Gunderloch is celebrated globally for its precise, mineral-rich Rieslings, ranging from the dry Nierstein Riesling trocken to the off-dry Jean Baptiste Kabinett and luscious, age-worthy Auslese and TBA expressions.Address: Carl-Gunderloch-Straße 1, 55299 Nackenheim, Rheinhessen, Germany. Website: https://www.gunderloch.de