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Wine: Weingut Wittmann: Morstein Grosses Gewächs 2009

Price Range: Under $25

Particularly in good years the Morstein site shows its magnitude. The wine has a gripping character, thanks to its fine, ripe yellow fruit notes; its elegant, multifaceted body; and its firm, mineral-rich finish.
In its youth, of course, it is still somewhat closed. Yet its delicate veil of yeast and extraordinarily expressive limestone minerality promise longevity and many years of aging potential.

Additional Information

Varietal Riesling
Country Germany
Region

Rhienhessen
Vineyard

Weingut Wittman

Nearly two decades ago our wine estate converted from conventional to controlled ecological viticulture. We have been members of the organic farmers’ association Naturland since 1990.

Ecological viticulture means uncompromising abstention from the use of herbicides, chemical or synthetic fungicides or insecticides, and easily soluble mineral fertilizers. This keeps the soil healthy and ensures that the vines are deeply rooted, which in turn results in a good supply of nutrients and minerals. This fosters the terroir character of a wine.  This means much more work for us in the vineyards, but at the same time, healthy grapes grow in healthy soil and this ultimately guaruntees the high quality of our wines.

Tasting Notes

Particularly in good years the Morstein site shows its magnitude. The wine has a gripping character, thanks to its fine, ripe yellow fruit notes; its elegant, multifaceted body; and its firm, mineral-rich finish.
In its youth, of course, it is still somewhat closed. Yet its delicate veil of yeast and extraordinarily expressive limestone minerality promise longevity and many years of aging potential.

Where Available?
  • Alberta
  • Quebec