2018 von Winning, Deidesheimer Kalkofen Riesling GG, Pfalz

The 2018 von Winning Deidesheimer Kalkofen Riesling GG is an outcome of meticulous biodynamic farming of 65-year-old vines situated on the sheltered, south-facing limestone plateau above Deidesheim. Winemaking rigorously emphasizes site expression, featuring spontaneous fermentation and an extended 18-month aging on gross lees in 500L French oak. The warm, dry 2018 growing season in the Pfalz yielded concentrated ripeness, while von Winning’s vineyard management ensured a balanced, integrated acidity. This results in a Grosses Gewächs exhibiting significant mid-palate weight and a plush, enveloping texture. The wine is underpinned by the pronounced chalky minerality and saline precision inherent to the Kalkofen's heavy limestone and marl soils, presenting a powerful yet elegant structural profile built for substantial aging.