# Forster Ungeheuer Riesling Grosses Gewächs (2022)

- **Producer:** Von Winning
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Pfalz, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €47
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, apple, grapefruit, cloves, biscuit, vanilla, petrol (gasoline), honey, almond

## About this wine

The Von Winning Forster Ungeheuer Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2022 originates from the historic Forster Ungeheuer vineyard in Germany's Pfalz region. This wine is classified as a VDP.Grosses Gewächs, signifying its status as a dry wine from a top-tier site. Weingut von Winning, founded in 1849, is committed to producing wines that reflect their unique vineyard origins, a philosophy that continues under the current team. The vineyard itself is known for its complex soil composition and historical significance.

## Interesting facts

- The vineyard name 'Ungeheuer' means 'monster' or 'colossal'.
- Prince Bismarck famously said, 'This colossal tastes colossally good.'
- The vineyard was classified as a top site as early as 1828.
- The soil includes remnants of an ancient coral reef.

## Food pairing

The wine's bracing acidity cuts through richer dishes, while its complexity can stand up to bold flavors. Its fruit profile complements both sweet and savory elements in food.

## Wine making process

This Riesling is produced from grapes grown in the Forster Ungeheuer vineyard, cultivated using organic practices. The winemaking process involves spontaneous fermentation, with some fermentation occurring in 500-liter oak barrels and stainless steel. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months on gross lees, primarily in used 500-liter oak barrels. This approach aims to develop a complex and elegant dry wine that reflects its terroir.