# Isegrim Riesling (2017)

- **Producer:** Weingut Isegrim
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Pfalz, Germany
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €14
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, lemon, grapefruit, honey, petrol (gasoline)

## About this wine

Weingut Isegrim's 2017 Isegrim Riesling is a dry white wine from the Pfalz region of Germany. The estate, managed by Mira and Sören Wolf, has been a pioneer in organic farming since 1979, holding Bioland certification. Riesling is the primary grape variety cultivated across their 13 hectares of vineyards, located in Ungstein/Bad-Dürkheim at the foot of the Ungsteiner Herrenberg site. The winery's approach emphasizes biodiversity and minimal intervention in both viticulture and winemaking.

## Interesting facts

- Family name is Wolf, hence the 'Isegrim' (old German for wolf) winery name.
- Organic farming since 1979, holding Bioland certification.
- Mira Wolf is the winemaker and oenologist.
- Wines meet vegan criteria due to no animal-derived treatments.

## Food pairing

The wine's inherent acidity can cut through richer textures and fats, making it a good companion for dishes like pan-seared fish or chicken schnitzel. Its fruit-forward character can complement the sweetness of root vegetables, while its clean profile allows it to pair well with a variety of herbs and spices.

## Wine making process

The 2017 Isegrim Riesling is produced with a focus on minimal intervention. Grapes are selectively hand-harvested over six weeks. The winemaking process avoids mechanical stress, with clarification and fermentation occurring with minimal additions and without aids. Limited amounts of sulfur are added. Wines are aged in stainless steel tanks or barriques. The winery's practices are designed to be vegan-friendly, avoiding animal-derived treatment agents or fertilizers.