COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Keller
REGION
Rheinhessen
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
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ABOUT THIS WINE
The 2018 Rr Reserve by Weingut Keller is a distinctive white wine from Rheinhessen, Germany, made exclusively from Riesling. It is a special bottling from a unique parcel within the VDP.GROSSE LAGE® Kirchspiel vineyard, characterized by its iron-rich red slate soil, which imparts a darker mineral expression compared to the estate's other wines. Weingut Keller, a historic estate dating back to 1789 and led by Klaus-Peter Keller, is renowned for its commitment to terroir-driven winemaking. The 2018 vintage, shaped by a hot and dry summer, saw the estate meticulously manage the harvest to achieve balance and concentration. This wine is considered an 'insider's bottle' due to its unique origin and limited production.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€149
STYLE
Natural
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'RR' stands for Riesling from the 'Red' soil of a specific parcel.
Fact 02
The wine originates from a unique iron-rich red slate parcel within the limestone Kirchspiel vineyard.
Fact 03
Weingut Keller is a member of the prestigious VDP (Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates).
Fact 04
This bottling is considered a rare, 'insider's' wine within the Keller collection.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Weingut Keller emphasizes minimal intervention. Grapes for the 'RR' are fermented spontaneously using indigenous yeasts, typically in large, old oak casks. A key technique for this wine is allowing the fermentation to stop naturally, achieving a balanced off-dry profile. The aging process also occurs in traditional oak vessels, designed to preserve the wine's varietal purity and terroir expression. The 2018 vintage saw specific harvest strategies implemented to manage the warm and dry conditions, focusing on preserving acidity and concentration.
