Westhofener Moorstein Riesling Grosses Gewachs
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Typically best enjoyed 5–20 years from vintage release.
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Roasted pork belly, seared scallops, veal schnitzel
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Hailing from the legendary Morstein vineyard in Westhofen, which was first documented in 1282, this Grosses Gewächs is a monument to dry German Riesling. The site is characterized by a south-facing slope with deep layers of clay marl and a dense limestone subsoil, which forces the vines to root deeply for nutrients. Wittmann crafts this masterpiece using biodynamic farming, natural fermentations in traditional large oak casks, and extended lees contact. The resulting wine is intensely mineral, powerful, and structured, showcasing a profound tension between ripe stone fruit, crushed limestone, and vibrant acidity.
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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.