# Riesling Vom Löss (2024)

- **Producer:** Weingut Seckinger
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Riesling
- **Region:** Pfalz, Germany
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 11.5%
- **Average price:** €14
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 9–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** apricot, pear, yellow apple, pomelo, tangerine, lemon balm, lemon thyme, reductive yeast notes

## About this wine

The Riesling Vom Löss from Weingut Seckinger is a Gutswein, representing the estate's commitment to quality and natural winemaking. Produced by the Seckinger brothers, who established their winery in 2012, it highlights the unique terroir of the Pfalz region. The estate employs biodynamic viticulture and minimal intervention in the cellar, aiming to create wines that are a true reflection of their origin and the specific vintage. This particular wine serves as an approachable yet complex introduction to their style, crafted with the same care as their more prestigious cuvées.

## Interesting facts

- Certified organic and biodynamic farming practices.
- Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts.
- Aged on lees for 11 months.
- Awarded 90 points by Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through richer elements and cleanses the palate, while its citrus and herbal notes complement fresh ingredients. Its mineral backbone harmonizes with seafood and lighter proteins.

## Wine making process

The Riesling Vom Löss is crafted using a philosophy of minimal intervention. Grapes are hand-harvested from various estate vineyards and undergo spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged for 11 months on its lees, with 80% in stainless steel tanks and 20% in used Tonneau barrels, adding subtle complexity. Bottling involves light filtration and a minimal addition of sulfur, preserving the wine's natural character and purity.