Wittmann Riesling dry

Tasting note Wittmann Riesling trocken

This is how a Riesling should taste. Crisp and fresh, pure and with a beautiful balance. You will notice citrus notes of lime, green apple, a minerality reminiscent of wet pebbles, and a hint of apricot and mown grass. The Wittmann Riesling Trocken comes from Rheinhessen in Germany and is made from 100% Riesling grapes, carefully selected from steep vineyards. The nose is slightly restrained, featuring melon, apricot, fresh herbs, and minerality.

On the palate, the earthy minerals are pronounced and the structure—although there is no residual sugar—is broader than that of an average Riesling. The acidity is wonderfully ripe and not bitter. In the finish, the acidity and minerals compete for prominence. This Riesling Trocken Wittman is of an exceptionally high standard, with beautiful juice and a refreshing vibrancy.

Food Pairing

Perfect as an aperitif! Also ideal for cooling off on a hot day or quenching your thirst. For example, on a sunny terrace or during a relaxed drink. In terms of food, it pairs well with fish dishes or a sauerkraut casserole with sausage. It is also ideal with cheese fondue, raclette, or an overripe Brie.

Other information

Wittmann Riesling Trocken comes from vineyards in the limestone hills just west of the Rhine valley. The vines are planted on loess, limestone, and marl soils, with a subsoil of clayey sand or gravel. Organic farming has been practiced since 1990, and the process has been biodynamic since 2004.

After careful selection of the grapes in the winery, the Wittmann Riesling Trocken is gently pressed, and the must is vinified with indigenous yeasts in large, used wooden barrels.

Philipp Wittmann (responsible for the cellar and export), together with his father Günther (vineyards) and mother Elisabeth (sales), has built a fantastic wine estate in Westhofen, Rheinhessen. They have been working organically since 1990 and biodynamically since 2004. The starting point for their wines is therefore: terroir expression through healthy soil.

Low yields per hectare, manual selection of the best grapes, and a very slow vinification with natural yeasts without the addition of sulfites in large wooden foudres do the rest. The estate is 'the standard' for Rheinhessen and has now also become a standard for German white wine in general.

This is evidenced by the enormous stream of international accolades the wines receive, both at the entry and top levels. For instance, Philipp has been named the best white winemaker in Germany twice by the authoritative Eichelmann, in 2003 and 2013. In 2014, he received the same title from Gault Millau. Philipp is married to Eva Clüsserath, who owns her own wine estate in the Mosel.

Wine scores/awards 🏆

'Best Riesling' according to Wines of Germany Gastro Cup 2025

Parker Rating 91

James Suckling Rating 93