Weissburgunder
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2029
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted poultry, creamy mushroom risotto, pan-seared trout
✨ Technical Specifications
While the historic Gunderloch estate is globally synonymous with world-class Riesling from the red clay-slate of the Roter Hang, their Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) offers a captivating look at the estate's versatility and the diverse terroirs of Rheinhessen. Sourced from carefully managed, ecologically farmed vineyards, this dry white wine captures the modern spirit of German Pinot Blanc. Fermented primarily in stainless steel with a portion sometimes aged in traditional large oak casks (Stückfass), it balances a creamy, textured mouthfeel with a vibrant, refreshing acidity. The wine reflects the ancient agricultural heritage of the region, where Pinot varieties have thrived for centuries, delivering a beautifully pure expression of yellow orchard fruits, subtle white blossoms, and a fine, stony minerality.
🍾 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.