COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Robert Weil
REGION
Rheingau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Founded in 1875 by Dr. Robert Weil, Weingut Robert Weil is internationally revered as the quality pioneer of the Rheingau region in Germany. Today, the estate is directed by Wilhelm Weil, the fourth generation of the family, who maintains a historic 'Château character' and has sustainably grown the estate to 90 hectares. The Kiedrich Gräfenberg is a steep, southwest-facing single vineyard renowned for its unique soil composition, featuring a high concentration of phyllite slate. This distinctive terroir imparts a striking saline and savory tension to the wines, making Gräfenberg one of the most celebrated Grand Cru (VDP.Grosse Lage) sites in Germany.
ALCOHOL
9.0%
AVG. PRICE
€50
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Since 1989, Robert Weil has harvested every Riesling quality category from dry Gutswein to Trockenbeerenauslese in an uninterrupted sequence.
Fact 02
The steep Kiedrich Gräfenberg vineyard features vines up to 80 years old, many of which are planted on their own rootstocks.
Fact 03
The 2022 vintage achieved an impressive 9.3 g/L of total acidity, perfectly balancing its 68.8 g/L of residual sugar.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Weingut Robert Weil emphasizes purity and minimal intervention. Grapes are harvested entirely by hand through meticulous, selective picking. In 2022, the Riesling grapes were harvested at peak ripeness without any botrytis influence, ensuring clean varietal focus. In the cellar, the grapes undergo very gentle processing. Fermentation is carried out using indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks or traditional large German oak casks called Doppelstück (2,400-liter barrels). The wine is then matured on its fine lees prior to bottling to build structure, texture, and complexity.
