2020 Weingut Schatzel Pettenthal Riesling Grosses Gewachs Rheinhessen, Germany Dunn Vineyards The oldest parcel was planted

The oldest parcel was planted in 1942 and the major portion of this wine is from vines in excess of 40 years of age

Raised for a year in oak

Since the 2017 vintage

a long maceration

A small percentage of the fruit is of the teinturier type

2020 Weingut Schatzel Pettenthal Riesling Grosses Gewachs Rheinhessen, Germany Dunn Vineyards The oldest parcel was plantedTerroir: 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.