COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Karl May
REGION
Rheinhessen
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Karl May Riesling Classic 2020 is a dry white wine from Weingut Karl May, a family-run estate in Germany's Rheinhessen region with a history spanning over two centuries. The winery has been committed to organic farming practices since 2007, avoiding synthetic pesticides and herbicides. This Riesling is produced from 100% Riesling grapes, with vineyards located in areas known for their quality, such as Osthofen and Geyersberg, which features limestone soils and south-facing slopes ideal for ripening.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€9
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Family winery for over 200 years.
Fact 02
Organic farming since 2007.
Fact 03
Spontaneous fermentation is a key practice.
Fact 04
Member of 'Maxime Herkunft Rheinhessen' quality initiative.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Weingut Karl May employs spontaneous fermentation, relying on natural yeasts to initiate the winemaking process. The winery emphasizes allowing its wines ample time for development, a practice that contributes to their character. Vineyard management is conducted using organic principles, with a commitment to avoiding synthetic herbicides and pesticides. The grapes are sourced from various vineyard sites within Rheinhessen, including those with limestone soils known for imparting minerality.
