Identity
| Producer | 2Naturkinder |
| Grapes | Bacchus, Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Gris |
| Color | orange |
Tasting
| Color Desc | orange |
| Aroma | Bacchus aroma with citrus, herbal tones, cinnamon, cucumber, lychee, coriander, elderflower, chervil, clove, black pepper, mineral backbone, fresh and playful. |
| Palate | Friendly and open palate, playful and fresh with herbal and mineral notes, balanced tannins from skin contact, complex and lively structure. |
| Finish | Complex finish with spice notes of clove and black pepper, lingering herbal and mineral flavors, fresh and vibrant. |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with a variety of dishes, especially those complementing orange wines; no specific pairings detailed. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| Aging Process | Bacchus is destemmed and left on skins for about a week, then fermented and aged in stainless steel on full lees for 10 months; Silvaner and Müller-Thurgau are vinified similarly but aged post-fermentation in Franconian oak; Pinot Gris matures in old barrels. |
| Fermentation | Fermentation with indigenous yeasts, Bacchus on skins for about a week, then fermentation in stainless steel; Silvaner and Müller-Thurgau are fermented similarly with aging in oak. |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are hand-harvested from the steepest section of the vineyard in September 2023, then pressed as whole bunches with no maceration and no temperature control. |
Interesting facts
| 2Naturkinder was founded in 2013 by Melanie and Michael, who left corporate jobs to make natural wines in Franconia, Germany. The winery has been operating since 1843. Wilde Meute means 'wild pack' and is a skin-contact blend showcasing natural, biodynamic, and organic practices. |