COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Von Winning
REGION
Pfalz
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Von Winning Forster Ungeheuer Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2022 originates from the historic Forster Ungeheuer vineyard in Germany's Pfalz region. This wine is classified as a VDP.Grosses Gewächs, signifying its status as a dry wine from a top-tier site. Weingut von Winning, founded in 1849, is committed to producing wines that reflect their unique vineyard origins, a philosophy that continues under the current team. The vineyard itself is known for its complex soil composition and historical significance.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€47
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard name 'Ungeheuer' means 'monster' or 'colossal'.
Fact 02
Prince Bismarck famously said, 'This colossal tastes colossally good.'
Fact 03
The vineyard was classified as a top site as early as 1828.
Fact 04
The soil includes remnants of an ancient coral reef.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This Riesling is produced from grapes grown in the Forster Ungeheuer vineyard, cultivated using organic practices. The winemaking process involves spontaneous fermentation, with some fermentation occurring in 500-liter oak barrels and stainless steel. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months on gross lees, primarily in used 500-liter oak barrels. This approach aims to develop a complex and elegant dry wine that reflects its terroir.
