Pettenthal GG Kabinett
At a Glance
- Variety: Riesling
- Surface Area: 0.4 ha (0.98 ac)
- Vine Age: Planted in 1980 (50%) and 2015 (50%)
- Terroir: "From the cooler, north-facing parcels of Pettenthal – the Roter Hang's most iconic site. In the shade of the trees on top of the vineyard, the vines are protected from heat & UV lights. The vineyard is climate resilient." Northeast-facing, 90-170 m elevation, 100% slope, red slate soil.
- Viticulture: Certified organic, biodynamic practices, regenerative.
- Vinification: Grapes are harvested in multiple passes. Foot-crushed and macerated for about 24 hours. Pressed. Ambient yeast primary fermentation, stopped with SO2 after about 3 weeks for the ideal sugar to acid balance. Blocked malolactic conversion. Aged for 8-10 months on the lees in used barrels. Lightly filtered. 150-200 ppm total added SO2.
Wines
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White
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Fortified or Dessert