# Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Trocken GG (2020)

- **Producer:** Weingut Robert Weil
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Rheingau, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €50
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, lemon, apricot, peach, blossom, bread dough, biscuit, petrol (gasoline), honey, almond, cinnamon

## About this wine

The Robert Weil Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Trocken GG 2020 is a dry white wine from the Rheingau, Germany, produced by Weingut Robert Weil. It originates from the Kiedrich Gräfenberg vineyard, classified as Grosse Lage (Grand Cru). The estate, founded in 1875, has a long family tradition of focusing solely on Riesling. The 2020 vintage was marked by drought, leading to concentrated wines with notable freshness and elegance, reflecting the unique terroir of this historic vineyard.

## Interesting facts

- Kiedrich Gräfenberg vineyard dates back to the 12th century.
- 'GG' stands for 'Grosse Gewächs', denoting top dry German wines.
- The 2020 vintage faced drought conditions, concentrating the grapes.
- Weingut Robert Weil exclusively produces Riesling.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through richer textures and balances the richness of seafood and poultry. Its minerality complements the subtle sweetness of shellfish, while its complexity can stand up to nuanced flavors in Asian-inspired dishes and fruit-based accompaniments.

## Wine making process

The Robert Weil Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Trocken GG 2020 is produced from hand-harvested Riesling grapes. Fermentation occurs in large, neutral oak casks, often with natural yeasts. The wine then undergoes aging on its lees for 9 months in similar large oak vessels. The estate employs sustainable viticultural practices, including cover crops, organic fertilizer, and limited herbicide use.