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Rheinhessen

Map of where the wine is produced

Rolling hills, steep terraces, and the Rhine mark the landscape of Germany’s largest wine-growing region. The region’s c. 26,500 ha (nearly 65,300 acres) of vineyards are bordered by the Rhine to the north and east; the Nahe River in the west; and in the south, Rheinhessen seamlessly adjoins the Pfalz. The Rhine terraces of Nierstein are known for excellent Riesling. This is also the home of Glöck, Germany's oldest documented vineyard site (AD 742).

In addition to Riesling, Muller Thurgau as well as excellent Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir thrive in all three districts of the region (Bingen in the northwest; Nierstein in the northeast; and Wonnegau in the south) as does Rheinhessen's traditional varietal Silvaner. Particularly the chalky terroirs in the vast expanses of rural, hilly countryside around Alzey yield wines of high international standing. This area extending from the hills to the banks of the Rhine boasts a broad range of soils: loess, sand, marl, limestone, clay, Rotliegend, brown earth, quartz, and porphyry. These varied soils, inherent to the region's terroirs, contribute to the individual character of traditional Rheinhessen wines.

  1. 2012 Wittmann 100 Hills Riesling Qba

    Dry

    1. 2012 Wittmann 100 Hills Riesling Qba

    Dry

    £141.60 case £11.80 bottle

    2011 - The fertile hills of Rheinhessen with its famous wines is the home of Philipp Wittmann, which makes his 100Hügel Riesling already a modern classic: elegant with invigorating freshness of grapefruit and peach remembering. For seasonal salads, fresh vegetables, white meats, fish or just for fun beverage.

    2012 descriptor to follow when wines are bottled.

  2. 2012 Wittmann Silvaner Qba

    Dry

    2. 2012 Wittmann Silvaner Qba

    Dry

    £163.20 case £13.60 bottle

    2012 descriptor to follow when wines are bottled.

  3. 2012 Wittmann Scheurebe QbA

    Scheurebe dry

    3. 2012 Wittmann Scheurebe QbA

    Scheurebe dry

    £190.20 case £15.85 bottle

    2011 - Intensive notes of cassis, red wild berries, grapefruit and a fine minerality. Exotic notes with a playful acidity and juiciness.  This is harvested by hand and parts fermented in wooden casks.

    2012 available April 2013. 2012 descriptor to follow when wines are bottled.

  4. 2012 Wittmann Estate Riesling QbA

    Dry

    4. 2012 Wittmann Estate Riesling QbA

    Dry

    £173.40 case £14.45 bottle

    2011 - Fine aroma of yellow fruits, very elegant clear structure and juicy freshness.  Dry with fine fruity notes which harmonize with the typical earthy mineral tones; good finish.

    2012 descriptor to follow when wines are bottled.

  5. 2012 Wittmann Westhofener Riesling QbA

    Dry

    5. 2012 Wittmann Westhofener Riesling QbA

    Dry

    £259.80 case £21.65 bottle

    2011 - A blend of the topsides of our village WESTHOFEN. Intensive aroma of ripe apricots, yellow apples, peaches; also exotic fruit notes and a spicy mineral tone. Starts with lots of fresh fruit and an elegant play of acidity and alcohol; long finish marked by juicy fruit and a spicy mineral tone; beautiful, clear structure.

    2012 vailable July 2013. 2012 descriptor to follow when wines are bottled.

  6. 2012 Wittmann Aulerde Riesling Grand Cru dry

    Riesling GC dry

    6. 2012 Wittmann Aulerde Riesling Grand Cru dry

    Riesling GC dry

    £374.40 case £31.20 bottle

    2011 - The essence of the  Aulerde stems from our oldest Riesling vines – more than 50 years old. The wine is an ripe, complex Riesling with a cornucopia of tropical fruit notes, a fine play of acidity, and a slightly smoky, mineral tone in the finish.

    2012 descriptor to follow when wines are bottled.

  7. 2012 Kirchspiel Riesling Grand Cru

    Dry

    7. 2012 Kirchspiel Riesling Grand Cru

    Dry

    £457.80 case £38.15 bottle

    2012 descriptor to follow when wines are bottled.

  8. 2012 Wittmann Morstein Riesling Grand Cru dry

    Riesling GC dry

    8. 2012 Wittmann Morstein Riesling Grand Cru dry

    Riesling GC dry

    £507.60 case £42.30 bottle

    2011 - Particularly in good years the Morstein site shows its magnitude. The wine has a gripping character, thanks to its fine, ripe yellow fruit notes; it’s elegant, multifaceted body; and its firm, mineral-rich finish. In its youth, of course, it is still somewhat closed. Yet it’s delicate veil of yeast and extraordinarily expressive limestone minerality promise longevity and many years of aging potential.

    2012 descriptor to follow when wines are bottled.

  9. 2012 Wittmann Riesling Auslese (0.5l)

    Dessert

    9. 2012 Wittmann Riesling Auslese (0.5l)

    Dessert

    £207.84 case £17.32 bottle

    2011 - Fresh, clear bouquet of peach, grapefruit pineapple and passion fruit; mineral finish. Fresh-fruity sweetness on the palate; lots of fruit and a fine acidity on the palate; long, mineral-rich finish and lingering freshness. 

    2012 descriptor to follow when wines are bottled.

Cost per case of 12 – inc. VAT, exc. delivery
(some vintages may vary)
Please note: trade pricelist is available on request.

2012 Wittmann 100 Hills Riesling Qba 2012 Wittmann Silvaner Qba 2012 Wittmann Scheurebe QbA 2012 Wittmann Estate Riesling QbA 2012 Wittmann Westhofener Riesling QbA 2012 Wittmann Aulerde Riesling Grand Cru dry 2012 Kirchspiel Riesling Grand Cru 2012 Wittmann Morstein Riesling Grand Cru dry 2012 Wittmann Riesling Auslese (0.5l)