# Gönnheimer Riesling Trocken (2021)

- **Producer:** Weingut Eymann
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Pfalz, Germany
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €12
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** lime, lemon, ginger, white peach, apricot, slate, petrol (gasoline)

## About this wine

The Gönnheimer Riesling trocken 2021 is a dry white wine from Weingut Eymann in the Pfalz region of Germany. This family-owned estate, with a winemaking heritage dating back centuries, is a pioneer in organic and biodynamic farming, holding Demeter certification. The vineyards around Gönnheim are situated on soils composed of ancient river gravel and sand, topped with loess, and some plots feature old, own-rooted Riesling vines planted in the mid-20th century. This combination of terroir and traditional winemaking practices shapes the wine's character.

## Interesting facts

- Demeter certified biodynamic farming.
- Vineyards include Riesling vines planted in 1930.
- Family winemaking history dates back to the 1600s.
- Winemaker Vincent Eymann was a Falstaff Newcomer of the Year nominee.

## Food pairing

The wine's lively acidity cuts through richer dishes, while its mineral notes complement earthy flavors. Citrus and stone fruit notes in the wine can echo or contrast with ingredients in the dish, creating a harmonious balance.

## Wine making process

The Gönnheimer Riesling trocken 2021 is produced using 100% Riesling grapes, hand-harvested from biodynamically and organically farmed vineyards. The winemaking process involves spontaneous fermentation, with half of the must fermented in traditional wooden vats and the other half in stainless steel. This method aims to capture the essence of the vineyard and the vintage, resulting in a wine that reflects its origin.