Ökonomierat Rebholz | Pfalz | Riesling “Ganz Horn” GG | 2022 | 1500ml | bio

Description

Product description for Ökonomierat Rebholz Riesling “Ganz Horn” GG 2022 (bio)

Information about the site

While most of the vineyards along the Haardt edge, the transition from the Rhine plain to the Palatinate Forest, were formed as east-facing slopes by the Rhine Graben, which runs from south to north, there are also south-facing slopes in the Queichtal valley, which leads from the Palatinate Forest into the Rhine Valley. The “Siebeldinger Sommerseite” has the site designation “Im Sonnenschein.” The vineyards lie 160 to 225 m above sea level and have a slope gradient of 5 to 20%. The Rebholz winery’s parcel, known as “Siebeldinger Ganshorn” for top-quality Rieslings even before the 1971 wine law change, is a south-facing slope (175 m above sea level) protected from cold air, west of the “German Wine Route” below the Geilweilerhof. 2.5 hectares are classified as VDP.GROSSE LAGE, of which the winery cultivates 2.1 hectares. Due to the subsidence and faults of the Rhine Graben and the significant uplift of the Palatinate Forest, very ancient and deep-lying geological formations are exposed in the area around Siebeldingen. The soils in the “Im Sonnenschein” vineyard are therefore very diverse. The soil on our “GANZ HORN” parcel is geologically quite young. It was formed during the Pleistocene period, approximately 1 million years ago. During and after the ice ages, enormous quantities of gravel were transported from the Palatinate Forest to the Queichtal valley and deposited on the slopes. This soil, a mixture of the Palatinate Forest’s red sandstone, gravel, and clay, is ideal for Riesling vines. Some of the pebbles are pure quartz crystals. These pebbles are processed at the Rebholz winery into the Biodynamic Preparation 501.

Information on Vinification

After selective hand-picking in several harvests, the grapes were destemmed. A 24-hour maceration period is followed by gentle pressing and pre-clarification through natural sedimentation of the must. The must was then fermented in stainless steel tanks. After 5 months of storage on the full lees, racking took place in March 2023 and bottling in June 2023.

Colour

Light and sparkling golden yellow.

Nose

The 2022 Riesling “Ganz Horn” im Sonnenschein GG is already very fragrant and invigorating in its youth. A sea of fruits reminiscent of oranges, peaches, and lemons combine with compact spiciness, yeasty, and smoky notes. With sufficient oxygen, notes of ginger, freshly picked lemon balm, and sage emerge. The whole is compactly framed by smoky and distinctly mineral notes. The nose already conveys an impression of coolness and impressive depth.

Palate

It presents itself slender and incredibly stimulating on the tongue. The citrus fruits are complemented by aromas of peach and orange, as well as young pineapple and a delicately tart grapefruit note. Despite its depth, juiciness, and power, it is light-footed and practically dances across the palate. Its low alcohol content of just 12.5% ABV encourages this flow beautifully. Even though it already seems open and approachable, it’s best to cellar it first, otherwise you’ll miss out on the experience of discovering this wine in all its glory with further maturation. A few days of opening enhance its beautiful elegance and complexity, so if you want to enjoy it at this youthful stage, you should definitely open and decant it early.

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