Gewürztraminer grown on clay limestone in Mittelbergheim. Heady with aromas of exotic flowers, but handled gently, so as not to be overly perfumed. An incredibly balanced and complete vintage. Find out more.
About the Wine
From two parcels, one over grés in Mutzig, another on clay-limestone back home in Mittelbergheim. A 14-day infusion-style maceration of whole bunches dropped into direct-pressed juice, leaving a wine with an intriguing peachy purple-tinged hue and with a herbal tea-like quality. Aged on the lees in barrels for 8 months.
About Domaine Rietsch
The Rietsch estate has been in the family for seven generations and the land was previously used for tobacco and crops. It was Jean-Pierre's parents who started cultivating vines in 1970s, and handed on to Jean-Pierre in 1987. Although Jean-Pierre is now retired, he still contributes to daily runnings and is assisted by Pierre-Etienne Grieshaber. Le Main Verte is another contributing company, and coordinate the manual work in the vineyards yet the domaine is still very much driven by a family-led culture. The vineyard is naturally cultivated, with terroir at the heart of the operation and no use of chemicals.
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