2020 Gau-Odernheimer Chardonnay

Our local wines come from the best vineyards on the Petersberg in Gau-Odernheim. It is their origin, the soils and locations that give the local wines their unique character. This Riesling comes from 8 different Riesling vineyards, all around and on the Petersberg. It is the older vineyards that are selected in several reading passes.

The wine:
A strong structure with fine salty minerality. More elegant international type with a very well balanced acidity. Aromas of ripe fruits, with a delicate melt. Fine flavor with a lot of pressure and presence on the palate.

Origin:
Rheinhessen | Gau-Odernheim | Petersberg

Grape variety:
100 % Chardonnay

Viticulture: 70 % Tonneau | 30 % stainless steel                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           The fully ripe grapes are picked by hand in several passes. This is followed by a maceration period of 12-30 hours. Spontaneous fermentation takes place 70% in 500 l barriques and 30% in stainless steel. The must, like the wine, remains unadorned and on full lees until it is filled. The yeast is stirred up again and again until the beginning of spring. It is filled with just one filtration.

Soil: Kalk-Mergel | Muschelkalk | Ton
Vintage: 2020
Alcohol: 12,5 %
Residual sugar: 1,2 g/l
Acid: 5,0 g/l

Awards for our winery in 2021:
Gault Millau 3 Grapes
Eichelmann 4 Stars
Vinum Weinguide 3 Stars