Pinot Blanc from the limestone soil
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Quality: VDP. ORTSWEIN - SOURCED FROM SUPERIOR SOILS
VDP. ORTSWEINE originate from a village’s best vineyards that are planted with grape varieties typical of their region. A dry VDP. ORTSWEIN is labeled “Qualitätswein trocken”. A VDP. ORTSWEIN with natural, ripe sweetness is labeled with one of the traditional Prädikat categories.
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Wine / Character
Clear and delicate nose - marked by ripe apple and pear completed by smoky aromas which are often associated with oak but are due to the site and the Lime stone soil - soft mouthfeel - very unique wine
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Ground / Terroir Lime Stone
The Lime Stone soil is a heavy solil which is composed out of stony clay mixed with limestones.This soil structure, which is similar to the soil structure in Burgundy provides perfect conditions especially for Pinot Blanc and other burgundian grape varieties. It has a good water holding capacity and a good nutrition depot.
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Maturation / Gathering
hand-picked - sorted on sorting table - skincontact - pressed - fermentation in stainless steal
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Recommendded food
steamed fish - spicy vegetables - or even pale meat
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Drinking temperature
10 °C