COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn
REGION
Rheingau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn is a historic estate in Germany's Rheingau region, managed by the Kühn family for over 230 years across 11 generations. Located in the village of Oestrich, the Lenchen vineyard is a VDP.Grosse Lage (Grand Cru) site characterized by deep clay-loam soils with iron-rich quartzite veins. The vineyard slants gently toward the Pfingstbach brook, which provides a unique microclimate. Under the stewardship of Peter Bernhard Kühn and his wife Viktoria, the estate continues its pioneering commitment to biodynamic viticulture, producing wines that express the pure, mineral-driven character of their terroir.
ALCOHOL
8.5%
AVG. PRICE
€30
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Kühn family has been making wine in the Rheingau region for over 230 years, spanning 11 generations.
Fact 02
Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn has been fully certified biodynamic by Demeter since 2004.
Fact 03
The Lenchen vineyard is situated near the Pfingstbach brook, which creates morning fog ideal for beneficial botrytis.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Spätlese is guided by biodynamic principles and minimal intervention. Grapes are harvested entirely by hand in sequential passes to select fruit at optimal ripeness, often influenced by beneficial botrytis from the Pfingstbach brook's morning fog. Fermentation is spontaneous, utilizing only ambient wild yeasts without any clarifying or fining agents. To preserve the vibrant fruit character, pristine acidity, and natural residual sweetness, the wine is fermented and aged in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats before bottling.
