# Dreissigacker Riesling Organic Trocken (2023)

- **Producer:** Weingut Dreissigacker
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Rheinhessen, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €18
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blossom, lemon, peach, green apple, grapefruit, pastry, biscuit, ginger, petrol (gasoline), almond

## About this wine

The Dreissigacker Riesling Organic Trocken is a dry white wine from Rheinhessen, Germany, produced by Weingut Dreissigacker. The estate, a family-run operation since 1728, is led by Jochen Dreissigacker and is committed to organic viticulture, holding certification since 2007. The vineyards are situated in Bechtheim, an area within Rheinhessen known for its loess and marl soils. This wine is a representation of the producer's philosophy of minimal intervention and allowing the terroir to express itself.

## Interesting facts

- Certified organic since 2007.
- Estate has been family-owned since 1728.
- Focus on minimal intervention winemaking.
- Rheinhessen is Germany's largest wine region.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through richer elements like butter sauces and fried foods, cleansing the palate. Its mineral notes complement the subtle sweetness of seafood, while its dry character makes it versatile with a range of proteins and vegetables.

## Wine making process

Weingut Dreissigacker employs organic viticulture practices, with vineyards certified since 2007. The winemaking process often involves spontaneous fermentation, utilizing natural yeasts to foster complexity. Following fermentation, the wines undergo extended aging on fine lees, typically for a minimum of 18 months for single-varietal Rieslings. This technique is intended to enhance the wine's structure and develop its character. The estate's approach prioritizes minimal intervention, allowing the expression of the vineyard's terroir.