COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Oekonomierat Johann Geil I Erben
REGION
Rheinhessen
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Geil Riesling Trocken 2022 is a 100% Riesling from the Rheinhessen region of Germany, specifically from Bechtheim. The winery, Weingut Oekonomierat Johann Geil I Erben, has a history dating back to 1871 and is managed by the fourth generation of the Geil family. The estate's namesake, Johann Geil, was a notable figure in the region, recognized for his contributions to winemaking and local governance. This wine is a Qualitätswein b.A., indicating it is a quality wine from a designated region. The producer emphasizes tradition, origin, and extensive knowledge in their winemaking practices.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Geil family has been making wine for over 150 years.
Fact 02
The winery's name honors a pioneering ancestor who was also a mayor.
Fact 03
Rheinhessen is Germany's largest wine-growing region.
Fact 04
This wine is a great entry point to German dry Rieslings.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Geil Riesling Trocken 2022 is produced from 100% Riesling grapes. Following harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged in stainless steel tanks. This winemaking approach is designed to preserve the wine's freshness and varietal characteristics. The producer, Weingut Oekonomierat Johann Geil I Erben, has a long history of winemaking, with the current generation continuing traditional practices.
