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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 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
Aroma: lemon, green apple, white blossom
Palate: bright citrus, light chalky grip
Entry-tier Wonnegau Riesling from biodynamic parcels around the estate, bright and citrus-led for everyday drinking.
What it pairs with
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Asian noodle bowl
Acidity cuts soy and chili; light body keeps pace. -
Sushi
Lemon and chalk grip pair with rice vinegar and raw fish. -
Goat cheese salad
Citrus and acidity match fresh chevre tartness.
History
Entry-tier Gutswein Riesling sourced across Wittmann's biodynamic Wonnegau parcels; the 100 Huegel label was launched to give a value-tier face to the estate.
- 2008: 100 Huegel range launched as Gutswein label
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Wittmann · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- VDP.Gutswein Rheinhessen
- Oak
- Stainless steel; 4 to 6 months on lees
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 12 to 18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1 to 5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
- Biodynamic
- Biodynamic Practicing
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about 100 Huegel Riesling
What does Wittmann 100 Huegel Riesling taste like?
Lemon, green apple and white blossom on the nose; bright citrus with a light chalky grip. Light-bodied with high acidity and a medium finish.
When should I drink Wittmann 100 Huegel Riesling?
Drink between 1 and 5 years from vintage. It is built to be enjoyed in its youth, on release through year four.
What food pairs with Wittmann 100 Huegel Riesling?
Asian noodle bowls, sushi and goat cheese salad are top matches. The wine's citrus and chalky grip suit acid-led dishes.
Is Wittmann 100 Huegel Riesling vegan?
Yes. The estate is biodynamic-practicing and uses no animal-derived fining.
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