2020 Weingut Schatzel Pettenthal Riesling Grosses Gewachs Rheinhessen, Germany Dunn Vineyards both within Saint-Péray and Cornas

both within Saint-Péray and Cornas appellation areas

Grape: Pinot Gris

cofermented

the wine finished fermentation and became clear in the month that we left it alone

a long maceration

2020 Weingut Schatzel Pettenthal Riesling Grosses Gewachs Rheinhessen, Germany Dunn Vineyards both within Saint-Péray and CornasTerroir: The Groe Lage Pettenthal is one of the most dramatic vineyards on the hill of Roter Hang. Southeast facing on a very steep slope, with red slate. Viticulture: Certified organic, biodynamic practices, regenerative. Because of the steepness of the slope, all vineyard work is manual. Vinification: Grapes are foot crushed and macerated for about 3 days. Pressed for 12 or more hours. Ambient yeast fermentation. Laissez faire malolactic conversion.