COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Schmitt's Kinder
REGION
Franken
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Schmitt's Kinder, located in the historic wine-growing town of Randersacker in Franconia (Franken), Germany, is a highly respected family estate with a history dating back to 1910. The estate is currently managed by the Schmitt family, who focus on traditional Franconian varieties alongside Riesling. The 'Pfülben' vineyard is one of the region's most famous and steepest Grand Cru (VDP.Grosse Lage) sites. Characterized by its dramatic slope and unique shell limestone (Muschelkalk) soils, this vineyard yields wines of exceptional mineral tension, depth, and longevity. The 2020 vintage represents a warm, expressive year that highlights the site's intense minerality balanced by ripe, elegant fruit.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€38
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Pfülben vineyard is a steep, south-southwest facing slope with a gradient of up to 70%, requiring entirely manual labor.
Fact 02
The unique terroir is dominated by Triassic shell limestone (Muschelkalk), which gives the wine its distinct smoky, salty minerality.
Fact 03
Weingut Schmitt's Kinder has been a member of the prestigious VDP (Association of German Prädikat Estates) since 1993.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for this Grosses Gewächs (GG) are hand-harvested from the steepest parcels of the Randersackerer Pfülben vineyard. Following gentle pressing, the juice undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation using indigenous yeasts to preserve the site's distinct terroir. The wine is aged on its fine lees in traditional large oak casks (Doppelstück) and stainless steel tanks for several months. This extended lees contact imparts texture, complexity, and stability, allowing the wine to develop its characteristic creamy mouthfeel and structural depth before bottling.
