COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
WG Herxheim am Berg
REGION
Pfalz
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Victoria Riesling 2020 is a white wine from the Pfalz region of Germany, produced by WG Herxheim am Berg, a winemaking cooperative established in 1937. This cooperative unites approximately 35 member families who tend around 170 hectares of vineyards across several municipalities. The vineyard sites are characterized by soils composed of limestone, clay marl, and loess, with slopes oriented to capture the late afternoon sun. The 2020 vintage in Germany experienced a warm and dry summer, contributing to concentrated fruit in the grapes.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The cooperative comprises 35 farming families.
Fact 02
Vineyards are located in municipalities like Herxheim, Dackenheim, Freinsheim, and Kallstadt.
Fact 03
Soils are a mix of limestone, clay marl, and loess.
Fact 04
Vineyards benefit from west-facing slopes for optimal sun exposure.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Victoria Riesling 2020 is produced using traditional winemaking methods with a focus on clarity, structure, and the expression of fruit. The grapes are cultivated in vineyards with soils of limestone, clay marl, and loess, benefiting from the region's climate. The 2020 vintage, influenced by a warm and dry summer, led to concentrated grape flavors. The cooperative's approach emphasizes capturing the unique characteristics of the Pfalz terroir, balancing established practices with a commitment to quality.
