Saveur Weiss Trocken
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of the vintage release to fully appreciate its fresh, aromatic character.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Goat cheese salad, grilled sea bass with herbs, asparagus risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the innovative Johannes Hasselbach of the historic Gunderloch estate, the 'Saveur' Weiss Trocken represents a contemporary, vibrant departure from the winery's traditional, singular focus on Riesling. Grown in the expressive soils of Rheinhessen, this dry white blend typically marries the intensely aromatic, herbaceous qualities of Sauvignon Blanc with the elegant structure and rounder texture of Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc). Fermented entirely in stainless steel to preserve its crisp, lively fruit profile, the wine reflects the modern, dynamic spirit of the region. It offers an approachable yet sophisticated drinking experience, maintaining the precise minerality and balance that has defined Gunderloch for generations.
🍾 About the Producer
Weingut Gunderloch was established in 1890 when Mainz banker Carl Gunderloch acquired prime parcels on the steep banks of the Rhine, later becoming a founding member of the VDP. Anchored in Nackenheim, the estate comprises approximately 29 to 31 hectares centered along the legendary Roter Hang ('Red Slope'). This dramatic geological formation is dominated by 280-million-year-old Permian red shale, clay, and slate (Rotliegend), which imbues the vines with unmatched mineral depth, phenolic tension, and warmth reflected from the adjacent river. Sixth-generation winegrower Johannes Hasselbach took the helm in 2016, ushering in certified organic farming, spontaneous fermentations, and a paradigm shift toward tension, lower alcohol, and transparency. Benchmark expressions range from the precise, off-dry Jean Baptiste Riesling Kabinett and bone-dry Grosse Gewächse from Nackenheimer Rothenberg and Niersteiner Pettenthal to world-renowned auction-grade Auslesen and Trockenbeerenauslesen.
🍇 Grapes
100% Riesling