COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Von Winning
REGION
Pfalz
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Von Winning Deidesheimer Langenmorgen Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2022 is a dry white wine from Deidesheim in the Pfalz region of Germany. It is classified as a VDP.Grosses Gewächs, indicating its status as a top-tier wine from a designated vineyard site. Weingut von Winning, established in 1849 and re-established in 2007, focuses on organic and sustainable viticulture. The Langenmorgen vineyard is a southeast-facing site known for its red sandstone scree and loess soil with high lime content. Von Winning's distinctive winemaking approach for its Grosses Gewächs wines includes spontaneous fermentation and aging in oak barrels.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€55
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Langenmorgen vineyard is classified as a VDP.Grosse Lage, the pinnacle of German wine quality.
Fact 02
Von Winning uses spontaneous fermentation with vineyard yeasts for its premium Rieslings.
Fact 03
Grapes are grown at high density (9500 vines/hectare) to encourage competition and lower yields.
Fact 04
The wine is aged on its gross lees for 18-24 months in oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Von Winning Deidesheimer Langenmorgen Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2022 is produced using 100% Riesling grapes. The winemaking process involves spontaneous fermentation, utilizing natural yeasts, in 500L French oak barrels. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its gross lees for 18 to 24 months in similar oak vessels. The vineyard practices are organic and sustainable, with high vine density employed to manage yields. Grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness.
