Riesling vom Kalkstein Trocken
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Typically best enjoyed 2–8 years from the vintage release.
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grilled sea bass, roasted pork loin, goat cheese tart
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Hailing from the sun-drenched, limestone-rich slopes of Westhofen in the Rheinhessen, Wittmann's 'vom Kalkstein' Riesling is a masterclass in soil-driven winemaking. The name translates literally to 'from limestone,' paying homage to the ancient, marine-deposited coral reefs that form the bedrock of this region. Sourced from estate vineyards dominated by active lime and terra rossa soils, this dry Riesling is fermented using indigenous yeasts in traditional, large neutral oak casks within the estate's historic 1829 vaulted cellar. This patient, biodynamic approach coaxes out a profound, chalky minerality, vibrant citrus zest, and a signature salty finish that beautifully captures the tension and purity of its unique terroir.
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With a winegrowing heritage in the Rheinhessen village of Westhofen dating back to 1663, Weingut Wittmann is a pioneering force in German biodynamic viticulture, having committed to organic practices in 1990 and biodynamics in 2004. Managed today by Philipp Wittmann alongside his family, the estate is globally revered for its precise, terroir-driven dry Rieslings sourced from legendary Grosses Gewächs sites like Morstein, Kirchspiel, and Aulerde. In their historic vaulted cellar built in 1829, the wines are fermented with indigenous yeasts and aged in traditional large oak casks, resulting in structured, mineral-rich expressions of outstanding longevity.