Ratings
JS 99 · WA 97 · CT 95
Identity
| Producer | Villa Wolf |
| Year | 2020 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Grand Cru |
| Grapes | 100% Riesling |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Semi-sweet |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Bright pale yellow with mineral clarity |
| Aroma | Peach, apricot, stone fruit, stony minerality, subtle petrol notes, tropical fruit hints |
| Palate | Medium-bodied, balanced acidity, juicy grip, intense concentration, mineral backbone, long finish |
| Finish | Long, crisp, mineral-driven with exotic spice and saline balance |
| Food Pairing | Pecan crusted chicken, roast pork with baked apples, seafood, Asian cuisine, light poultry dishes |
| Serving Temp | 10-12 |
| Aging Potential | 10-15 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| ABV % | 13.0 |
| Aging Process | Classic Pfalz style, likely stainless steel fermentation with careful temperature control to preserve freshness and minerality |
| Fermentation | Fermented in stainless steel tanks with temperature control to maintain aromatic purity and balance |
Terroir
| Soil | Weathered sandstone loam and black basalt volcanic soil |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes sourced from the Forster Pechstein vineyard, known for its high basalt content soil which retains heat and imparts minerality |
Interesting facts
| The Pechstein vineyard is a historic grand cru site known for its volcanic basalt soil which imparts unique minerality and warmth to the grapes. Villa Wolf is owned by Ernst Loosen, a renowned winemaker. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |