Wunderwerk Riesling Magnum 2018

The grapes for the Wunderwerk Riesling come from the biodynamically cultivated top sites of Bechtheim and Westhofen – Geyersberg, Kirchspiel, and Morstein. Bechtheim stands for warm, sun-drenched sites that produce very powerful and complex wines. In contrast, wines from the exposed sites around Westhofen have a cooler, particularly fresh style. The Dreissigacker Wunderwerk Riesling combines both. Dreissigacker's philosophy of bottling all wines as gently and with as much time as possible is also reflected in the Wunderwerk Riesling. The harvested grapes were transported exclusively by gravity, and pumps were not used at any stage of the process.
After selective hand-picking, the grapes were gently foot-trodden, then rested on the skins for over half a day before being gently pressed over several hours. To highlight the pure aromatics that the soils and vines of the top Rheinhessen sites possess, the must was then allowed to settle without any fining or adulteration.

Fermented with natural yeasts, the Dreissigacker Wunderwerk Riesling was matured 30% in large wooden barrels and 70% in stainless steel tanks. One year of aging on the lees and another four years of bottle aging lend this Riesling a special harmony and power. The latter also comes from the barrel aging, which gives the wine additional depth and complexity. Fruit, complexity, and the typical Riesling acidity are highlighted by the stainless steel aging and wonderfully complement the harmony of the portion aged in wood.