COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Wongraven Wines
REGION
Pfalz
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Wongraven Morgenstern Riesling is a dry white wine from the Pfalz region of Germany, produced by Wongraven Wines. Founded in 2010 by musician Sigurd Wongraven, the winery focuses on creating individual, low-intervention wines. The Morgenstern Riesling has achieved significant success, notably becoming Norway's best-selling white wine. The 2023 vintage is noted for its specific fruit and mineral characteristics, reflecting the year's growing conditions. The Pfalz region is a key area for German Riesling production, offering a suitable climate and varied soils for grape cultivation.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Norway's best-selling white wine.
Fact 02
Founded by a musician from the band Satyricon.
Fact 03
Celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023.
Fact 04
Sigurd Wongraven personally blends all his wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Wongraven Morgenstern Riesling is produced using 100% Riesling grapes sourced from 'grosse' and 'erste lage' vineyards in Pfalz, Germany. The winemaking process emphasizes low-intervention viticulture and sustainable practices. Key techniques include spontaneous fermentation, often in steel tanks, followed by several months of contact with fine lees. This 'sur lie' aging is intended to enhance the wine's texture and complexity. The wine is then lightly filtered before bottling. The producer's philosophy guides the creation of elegant, fruit-forward wines with a focus on finesse and the natural character of the grapes.
