Structure

Bodymedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • White asparagus with hollandaise
    Silvaner's neutral, mineral profile is a classic Baden match for the region's spring asparagus season.
  • Trout amandine
    Medium body and acidity complement delicate freshwater fish.
  • Flammkuchen
    A dry, food-friendly white that cuts through the dish's cream and bacon.

History

Pferd Willi takes its name from the horse the Heger estate used to work this 40-year-old Silvaner parcel by traditional means rather than tractor.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Dr. Heger · visiting guide
Grapes
Silvaner
Classification
VDP.Gutswein
Oak
Stainless steel, no oak contact.
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR12-16 at retail
Drinking window
2-6 from vintage

Frequently asked about Pferd Willi Silvaner

Why is it called Pferd Willi?

Willi is the name of the horse the estate used for traditional soil cultivation on this 40-year-old Silvaner vineyard.

When should I drink Pferd Willi Silvaner?

It is made for drinking young, within 2 to 6 years of the vintage.

What food pairs with Pferd Willi Silvaner?

White asparagus with hollandaise is a classic Baden match, alongside trout or Flammkuchen.

Tags

dry medium acid medium body medium term mood easygoing occasion weeknight old world pairs with pizza pairs with vegetable forward pairs with white fish price everyday silvaner still white

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