2022 Weingut Schatzel Naturweiss, Rheinhessen, Germany Ovum fermentation and aging in stoneware

fermentation and aging in stoneware vessels for 14 months

with vines averaging forty years of age

After much tinkering with different amounts of skin contact and other natural processes

THREE finishes with a mouthwatering bitter backbone

most of the Premier Crus (all but Vaugiraut) at Duplessis spend about 6 months in older barriques for elevage

2022 Weingut Schatzel Naturweiss, Rheinhessen, Germany Ovum fermentation and aging in stonewareVariety: 90% Riesling, 10% others: Silvaner, Mller Thurgau, Pinot Blanc, Scheurebe, Ehrenfelser Terroir: From a blend of parcels, on red slate, limestone, and loess. Viticulture: Certified organic, biodynamic practices, regenerative. Vinification: Pinot blanc and Mller Thurgau are sometimes co fermented, the other varieties are vinified separately. Grapes are foot crushed and macerated for about 3 days. Pressed for 12 or more hours. Ambient yeast