Ratings
90
Identity
| Producer | Weingut Heinrich GmbH - Gernot und Heike Heinrich |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Landwein |
| Grapes | 85% Pinot Blanc, 15% Chardonnay |
| Color | golden yellow |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | cloudy golden yellow |
| Aroma | Aromas of ferns, hay flowers, wild berries, vital earth, wet stone, lime, green apple, lemon, mild caramel, dried herbs such as sage, oregano, thyme, roasted flavor, chalky-mineral accents, subtle sultanas notes |
| Palate | Smooth, gripping, refreshing with a mouthwatering texture; uncompromising, modern style with phenolic structure; elegant and mineral with salty notes and a touch of creaminess |
| Finish | Long finish with mineral and herbal notes, subtle oxidation adding complexity without heaviness, balanced and persistent |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with fried enoki on fermented barley cream, raw marinated trout with green apple and miso butter, butter-fried Jerusalem artichoke with tarragon oil, salt lemon risotto with raw fennel and lavender dust |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Astringency (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| Aging Process | 50% of grapes left overnight on the skins, 50% for two weeks on the skins; biodynamic farming; spontaneous fermentation; long lees contact; minimal intervention |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts |
Terroir
| Soil | fossil-rich calcareous sandstone and mica schist soils |
| Vine Age | 30 years |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Harvested mid-September 2023; 50% of grapes left overnight on the skins, remaining 50% left for two weeks on the skins |
Interesting facts
| The name 'Freyheit' signifies biodynamic viticulture and minimal intervention in the cellar, emphasizing respect for soil and vines, spontaneous fermentation, skin contact, and aging in wooden vessels. |