COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Dautel
REGION
Württemberg
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The WG Dautel Riesling 2023 is a dry white wine from Württemberg, Germany, produced by Weingut Dautel. A key characteristic of this wine is its unique flavor profile, often described as reminiscent of gin and tonic, a style championed by winemaker Christian Dautel. This distinctiveness is attributed in part to the vineyard's 'Gipskeuper' soil, which is said to lend a 'salty, almost lyrical minerality'. The estate itself is a historic family winery with a legacy spanning five centuries in Bönnigheim. The 2023 vintage experienced an early start with a dry summer, followed by cooler conditions that aided in a balanced ripening process. The wine holds the VDP.Ortswein classification, indicating its origin from a specific village.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
7-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Known for its 'gin and tonic' flavor profile.
Fact 02
Grown on unique 'Gipskeuper' soil.
Fact 03
VDP.Ortswein classification signifies village-level quality.
Fact 04
Estate has a 500-year history.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The WG Dautel Riesling 2023 is produced from 100% Riesling grapes sourced from the Sonnenberg vineyard. The winemaking process begins with spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks, utilizing native yeasts. After fermentation, the wine is aged for six months on its lees in stainless steel. The grapes are hand-harvested, and the estate employs organic farming practices. The 2023 vintage was characterized by a dry summer followed by cooler temperatures that influenced ripening. The wine is classified as a VDP.Ortswein.
