COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Rhine Riesling
PRODUCER
Villa Sandahl
REGION
Badacsony
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Sandahl Thors Hammer Mjölner Riesling 2020 is a single-vineyard selection from the 'Kezdet' (Genesis) area in Hungary's Badacsony region. The wine's name is inspired by Norse mythology, referencing Thor's hammer Mjölnir. Villa Sandahl, founded in 2004 by Swedish families, is dedicated to producing Rhine Riesling from the volcanic soils of Badacsony. The 'Kezdet' vineyard features stony, basaltic, and lean soil, with vines around 40 years old. The 2020 vintage benefited from a balanced growing season, leading to a timely harvest.
ALCOHOL
14.1%
AVG. PRICE
€32
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Thor's mythical hammer, Mjölnir.
Fact 02
Sourced from the 'Kezdet' (Genesis) vineyard.
Fact 03
Vines are approximately 40 years old.
Fact 04
Villa Sandahl focuses exclusively on Rhine Riesling.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Sandahl Thors Hammer Mjölner Riesling 2020 is produced using a late harvesting strategy, with grapes picked in late September and early October. The winemaking process emphasizes gentle grape processing and cool fermentation. Temperature control is utilized during fermentation to manage its speed. The 2020 vintage's acidity influenced the retention of residual sugar.
