COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Silvaner
PRODUCER
Weingut Thörle
REGION
Rheinhessen
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Thörle, managed by brothers Christoph and Johannes Thörle, is located in Saulheim within the Rheinhessen region. The estate is highly regarded for elevating traditional grape varieties like Silvaner to world-class standards. The Probstey vineyard is a historic, south-facing single vineyard characterized by clay marl, limestone, and yellow sea sand soils. This unique terroir, combined with old vines and low yields, produces wines of exceptional concentration, structure, and mineral complexity, often drawing comparisons to fine White Burgundies.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 2022 vintage represents Thörle's first officially certified organic release, incorporating biodynamic principles.
Fact 02
The Probstey vineyard was first documented in the 13th century when it was owned by local monasteries.
Fact 03
Thörle's old-vine Silvaner is frequently compared by international critics to Grand Cru Burgundy like Meursault.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested through a late, highly selective pick. To extract structure and aromatics, the fruit undergoes eight hours of skin maceration prior to pressing. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using 100% indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged in a combination of 500-liter oak tonneaux and traditional large oak casks (Stückfass). It remains on its full lees (Vollhefelagerung) for ten months to build texture and complexity before bottling.
