2020 Gunderloch Pettenthal Riesling Grosses Gewächs

Tension, racy acidity, animating elegance. Exotic fruit aromas of pineapple and papaya. Juicy texture, dry tasting patterns.

Viticulture

Summary of the vintage:
At the start of the year rich rainfalls generated good water reserves in the soil. Vegetation started mid May, just a few days ahead of schedule. A mild spring turned into a warm and dry summer but luckily without heat peaks. Isolated but rich rainfalls kept the dry stress away.
Picking began on the 3rd of September. The stable weather system enabled a calm and precise harvest. The grapes tasted just a bit riper as in previous years. The acidity is just a notch lower and the mouthfeel of the wines is grippy and structured. The nose is crystal-clear alluring and shows finesse and a noble understatement.

Terroir:
• The grapes for this wine grow in the steepest parcels of our Pettenthal vineyard
• In multiple stages (vineyard and winery) hand selected fruit
• Profound soil; crumbly red slate