# MarMar Riesling (2020)

- **Producer:** Von Winning
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Pfalz, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €85
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, lemon, apricot, passion fruit, melon, peach, vanilla, cloves, smoke, ginger, petrol (gasoline), almond

## About this wine

The Von Winning MarMar Riesling 2020 is a varietal Riesling from the Pfalz region of Germany, produced by Weingut von Winning. It originates from a specific barrel selection within the Forster Ungeheuer vineyard, a VDP.GROSSE LAGE known for its chalky soils and cool microclimate. The estate, founded in 1849 and led by winemaker Stephan Attmann, focuses on traditional, terroir-driven winemaking with a commitment to organic and sustainable practices. The 2020 vintage reflects the characteristics of its growing season, contributing to the wine's profile.

## Interesting facts

- A barrel selection from a VDP.GROSSE LAGE (Grand Cru) vineyard.
- Fermented spontaneously in 500L French oak barrels.
- Aged on gross lees for 24 months.
- Considered a 'long-distance runner' with significant aging potential.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and concentrated profile can stand up to richer dishes. Its inherent minerality and subtle oak influence complement earthy flavors, while its balanced acidity can cut through creamy textures and fatty proteins.

## Wine making process

The Von Winning MarMar Riesling 2020 is produced through a barrel selection from a specific plot within the Forster Ungeheuer vineyard. The winemaking process involves spontaneous fermentation in 500L wooden barrels, followed by an extended aging period of 24 months on the gross lees. The estate practices a minimalist approach, aiming for minimal intervention throughout the winemaking process, including bottling often without filtration and utilizing gravity flow.