COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Dornfelder
PRODUCER
Weingut Meiser
REGION
Rheinhessen
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Medium-dry
Acidity
Medium - Low
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Meiser is a historic family estate located in Gau-Köngernheim within Germany's Rheinhessen region. The family's winemaking roots trace back to the late 17th century, following the Palatinate War of Succession. Today, Frank Meiser leads the 30-hectare estate with a deep passion for the region's diverse soils, which include loess loam, limestone gravel, and volcanic rock. Frank is a dedicated champion of the Dornfelder grape, treating it with elite care to showcase its full potential. The estate's labels beautifully depict the bedrock of their historic rock-carved cellar, symbolizing the deep connection between the soil, the cellar, and the final wine.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€8
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Winemaker Frank Meiser is a self-described 'Dornfelder freak,' dedicating elite care to a grape often overlooked by critics.
Fact 02
The Meiser family's winemaking history in Rheinhessen dates back to their immigration in the late 17th century.
Fact 03
The wine's label explicitly depicts the geological bedrock into which the estate's historic aging cellar is carved.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Weingut Meiser combines traditional methods with modern temperature control. The estate is renowned for its historic rock-carved cellar, which houses traditional large wooden casks where spontaneous fermentation is utilized for select wines. For this fruit-forward estate Dornfelder, the grapes are carefully harvested and processed to emphasize primary fruit extraction. Fermentation and aging take place primarily in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the clean, vibrant berry profile and maintain the delicate balance of residual sugar, resulting in a classic halbtrocken style.
