COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Weingut Münzberg
REGION
Pfalz
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Weingut Münzberg Godramstein Kalkgestein Chardonnay 2016 is a white wine from the Pfalz region of Germany, specifically from the Godramstein area. The winery, Weingut Münzberg, is a family-run estate with a history dating back to 1903, now in its fifth generation. The wine's name, 'Kalkgestein', refers to the limestone soil from which it originates, a significant factor in its character. It holds the VDP.ORTSWEIN classification, indicating its village-specific quality.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Kalkgestein' directly translates to 'limestone', highlighting the soil's importance.
Fact 02
This is a VDP.ORTSWEIN, a designation for quality village wines in Germany.
Fact 03
The winery is a member of the VDP and 'Fünf Winzer Fünf Freunde' groups.
Fact 04
Weingut Münzberg has been 'Fairchoice' sustainability certified since 2024.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Chardonnay grapes for this wine are fermented and aged in barrique barrels, specifically using Palatinate oak. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in large wooden barrels, with a portion of it also maturing in used barriques. This process includes an extended period of barrel aging, contributing to the wine's development. The winery's philosophy centers on expressing terroir and soil characteristics in their wines.
