# Gimme Gimme Gimme Riesling (2023)

- **Producer:** Wine Mechanics
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Pfalz, Germany
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €22
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blossom, apple, grapefruit, lemon, peach, petrol (gasoline)

## About this wine

Wine Mechanics Gimme Gimme Gimme Riesling 2023 is a white wine produced by Wine Mechanics, Sweden's first urban winery based in Gothenburg. The grapes are sourced from the Pfalz region of Germany, a renowned area for Riesling production. The wine's name is a playful reference to the ABBA song, aligning with the winery's ethos of making wine accessible and enjoyable. Wine Mechanics was founded by Kenneth Gustafsson and Magnus Holmgren with the aim of demystifying winemaking and demonstrating that quality wine can be produced outside traditional wine regions, emphasizing craftsmanship and experimentation.

## Interesting facts

- Sweden's first urban winery is located in Gothenburg.
- Grapes travel from Germany to Sweden within 48 hours of harvest.
- The wine name is an homage to the Swedish band ABBA.
- All Wine Mechanics wines are vegan-friendly.

## Food pairing

The wine's inherent high acidity acts as a refreshing counterpoint to richer dishes, cutting through fats and cleansing the palate. Its fruit-forward profile complements the delicate flavors of seafood and lighter proteins, while its dryness prevents it from overpowering subtle ingredients.

## Wine making process

The Wine Mechanics Gimme Gimme Gimme Riesling 2023 is produced using 100% Riesling grapes sourced from biodynamically farmed vineyards in Niederkirchen Klostergarten, Pfalz, Germany. The grapes are transported to Wine Mechanics' urban winery in Gothenburg, Sweden, within approximately 48 hours of harvest. The winemaking process typically involves fermentation in stainless steel tanks, with a focus on preserving the grape's natural characteristics. Malolactic fermentation is avoided. The wine is then aged in stainless steel tanks before bottling.