Weissburgunder vom Kalk trocken
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant freshness and mineral drive.
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Pan-seared trout, roasted chicken with herbs, or white asparagus with hollandaise sauce.
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While the historic Gunderloch estate is globally renowned for its legendary red slate 'Roter Hang' Rieslings, the 'vom Kalk' Weissburgunder showcases a different, equally compelling side of Rheinhessen's diverse terroir. Crafted from 100% Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc), this dry white wine draws its distinct character from the region's ancient limestone (Kalk) soils, which were formed by prehistoric marine deposits. Winemaker Johannes Hasselbach utilizes ecological viticulture and gentle cellar practices, including natural yeast fermentation and extended lees contact, to capture the grape's natural creaminess. The result is a beautifully structured Pinot Blanc that balances ripe stone fruit and delicate floral aromas with a precise, chalky minerality and refreshing acidity, highlighting Gunderloch's mastery beyond Riesling.
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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