COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Nik Weis - St. Urbanshof
REGION
Mosel
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Nik Weis Layet GG 2020 is a Grosses Gewächs (GG) Riesling from Weingut Nik Weis - St. Urbanshof, hailing from the prestigious Mehringer Layet vineyard in Germany's Mosel region. This classification signifies the highest tier of dry German wines, comparable to Grand Cru status in other renowned wine regions. The vineyard, designated as a 'Grosse Lage,' is recognized for its ideal conditions for producing top-quality grapes. The estate, founded in 1947, is committed to expressing the unique Mosel terroir through its wines, combining traditional winemaking with contemporary expertise. The 2020 vintage benefited from warm, dry weather, contributing to ripe fruit and concentrated grapes.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€29
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grosses Gewächs (GG) is the highest classification for dry German wines.
Fact 02
Mehringer Layet is a 'Grosse Lage' vineyard, equivalent to Grand Cru.
Fact 03
The VDP (Verband deutscher Prädikatsweingüter) sets strict standards for GG wines.
Fact 04
This wine is vegan-friendly.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Nik Weis Layet GG 2020 is produced from 100% Riesling grapes. The must was spontaneously fermented in stainless steel tanks, a process that relies on natural yeasts. Grosses Gewächs wines from this producer typically undergo aging in traditional vessels to develop complexity. The estate adheres to strict VDP guidelines for GG production, focusing on yield control and grape quality.
