Identity
| Producer | Carsten Saalwächter |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Landwein |
| Grapes | Weißburgunder, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Bianco |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | pale yellow to light golden |
| Aroma | elderflower, apple, nectarine, mirabelle, mineral, herbal, fresh sea breeze, petricore, pears, apples |
| Palate | juicy, precise, clear, soft style, well integrated acidity, mineral depth, elegant, complex, balanced, fresh, subtle, harmonious, fine, delicate, long finish |
| Finish | long, elegant, mineral, fresh, lingering, subtle, balanced, refined, clean, persistent, smooth, delicate, complex, harmonious, pleasant |
| Food Pairing | seafood, light poultry dishes, salads, fresh cheeses, vegetarian cuisine, mild fish, spring vegetables |
| Aging Potential | 5-7 years |
| Serving Glassware | white wine glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Aging Process | Aged in half-barrel, rested for two winters on full lees |
| Fermentation | Long, slow fermentation in half-barrel |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 230 m |
| Soil | shell limestone |
| Vine Age | 30 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Selective hand harvesting, short maceration time, gentle and slow pressing |
Interesting facts
| Weingut Saalwächter is a young winemaker operation with a nature-friendly approach, focusing on uncompromising handwork and a lot of sensitivity. The vines grow on poor limestone soils at Ingelheimer Berg. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |