COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingüter Geheimrat J. Wegeler GmbH & Co. KG
REGION
Mosel and Rheingau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Riesling Feinherb Weingüter Wegeler 2023 is a white wine produced by Weingüter Geheimrat J. J. Wegeler GmbH & Co. KG. It is a cuvée sourced from both the Mosel and Rheingau regions of Germany. The wine is classified as a VDP.GUTSWEIN, indicating it is an estate wine. The producer is a family-run winery with a long history and a focus on Riesling and Pinot Noir, cultivating grapes exclusively from their own vineyards across these two renowned regions. The wine's unique character is derived from the distinct terroirs of the Mosel, known for its slate soils, and the Rheingau, which offers a variety of soil types and includes the historic Hoelle site of Johannisberg. The 'Feinherb' style signifies an off-dry sweetness level balanced with acidity.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A cuvée blending grapes from two of Germany's most prestigious wine regions.
Fact 02
Includes grapes from the historic Hoelle site of Johannisberg, planted in 1966.
Fact 03
The 'Feinherb' designation signifies an off-dry style, balancing sweetness with acidity.
Fact 04
The producer exclusively uses grapes from their own vineyards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Riesling Feinherb Weingüter Wegeler 2023 is produced using controlled temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging on its fine lees for several months, typically around five to six months, to develop texture and complexity. The grapes are sourced exclusively from the producer's own vineyards, indicating a focus on vineyard management and quality control. Some winemaking traditions at Weingüter Wegeler may also involve spontaneous fermentation with ambient yeasts in traditional oak barrels (Fuders), followed by blending to achieve the final cuvée.
