Ratings
94
Identity
| Producer | Weingut Gernot und Heike Heinrich |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Grauburgunder, Weißburgunder, Chardonnay |
| Color | rosé |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | light cherry pink with ochre hues, copper to brass shimmer |
| Aroma | Smoky, fine touch of bergamot, yellow tropical fruit, subtle pear notes, red apple skin, orange oil, bitter kitchen herbs, rosehip, litchi, honeydew melon, complex aromatic bouquet |
| Palate | Juicy fruit meets phenolic structure from skin maceration; ripe, expansive acidity arc lending verticality and impressive length; complex, with fine tannins from 13 days maceration |
| Finish | Long and impressive length with a vertical acidity; complex and multi-faceted finish with herbal and fruity notes |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with light fish dishes, seafood, poultry, fresh herbs, and mild cheeses |
| Aging Potential | Good aging potential up to 5-7 years |
| Serving Glassware | Use a white wine glass or universal wine glass to enhance aromatic complexity |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged 13 months on natural yeast in amphorae and large used oak barrels, unfiltered and without added sulfur |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous fermentation, natural malolactic fermentation (BSA) converting malic acid to lactic acid |
Terroir
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Harvested manually with skin contact maceration for 13 days (Maischestandzeit) |
Interesting facts
| The name 'Freyheit' means freedom, representing Heinrich's natural wine range. The wine is a natural cuvée with skin contact, unfiltered and without added sulfur, reflecting authentic and original winemaking. |