Germany

Westhofen

Medium

Cork

White

Based in Westhofen, the family winery converted to biodynamics from 2004 under the stewardship of Philipp Wittmann. This south-facing site features clay marls with limestone and parcels of iron oxide-rich red soils. At 240m, cooling westerly winds contribute to it being a late-ripening site. During the rainy seasons in 2021, the producer increased manual work and conducted green harvesting to ensure ripeness. Fermented in wooden casks with natural yeast. Caro Maurer MW: Very clear and fresh with hints of lemon, lime and lemongrass. More weight on the palate, a hint of sweetness accentuating the fruit. Mark Dearing: Nice clarity of fruit – lime, apple and citrus. Salty and vivid with some blood orange notes and high acidity with a certain grip and intensity. Really well put together. Stefan Neumann MS: Concentrated and vibrant style with quince and sweet pear aromas, and a nice citrusy backbone. Graceful, with depth and drive, along with some wonderful notes of pepper, camomile and burnt orange peel.

Riesling

Wittmann, Brunnenhäuschen Riesling, Westhofen, Rheinhessen, Germany, 2021

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Based in Westhofen, the family winery converted to biodynamics from 2004 under the stewardship of Philipp Wittmann. This south-f

Wittmann, Brunnenhäuschen Riesling, Westhofen, Rheinhessen, Germany 2021

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