# Organic Riesling Bergstein (2022)

- **Producer:** Weingut Frey
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Rheinhessen, Germany
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €21
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, grapefruit, apple, biscuit, petrol (gasoline)

## About this wine

The Frey Organic Riesling Bergstein is an organic white wine from Weingut Frey in Rheinhessen, Germany. The Frey family has a long history of viticulture, with brothers Philipp and Christopher Frey now at the helm. Their vineyards are situated across a 20km stretch, with soils characterized by limestone, loamy, and clayey limestone. The winery has been committed to organic viticulture following EU guidelines since 2013, emphasizing selective hand-picking of ripe grapes and near-natural fermentation processes to capture the distinctiveness of their estate.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards span 20km, showcasing diverse microclimates.
- Organic viticulture practiced since 2013.
- Fermented with native yeasts from the vineyard.
- A portion of grapes underwent a 6-hour skin maceration.

## Food pairing

The wine's lively acidity cuts through richer dishes, while its fruity character complements a variety of flavors. It pairs well with seafood due to its freshness and can stand up to slightly richer preparations.

## Wine making process

The Frey Organic Riesling Bergstein is produced using organic viticulture practices. Grapes are selectively hand-picked for ripeness, with some hand-harvested and the rest machine-harvested. The winemaking involves gentle pressing, followed by a six-hour skin maceration for approximately 20% of the grapes. Fermentation is initiated by vineyard yeasts, a near-natural process. The wine is then aged on its lees in stainless steel tanks until bottling. The winery also utilizes aging in oak barrels and barriques.