• Rudolf Fürst
  • Centgrafenberg GG Riesling

    At a Glance

    • Variety: Riesling
    • Size: 0.9 ha (2.22 ac)
    • Vine Age: Planted in 1975 and 1996
    • Terroir: From the westernmost part of Franken, along the Main River, on a steep south-facing slope (45% incline), 220 m altitude, on Triassic soil with iron-rich red sandstone.
    • Viticulture: Organic (not certified)
    • Vinification: Gently crushed before pressing, ambient yeast fermentation and aging for 8-10 months in foudres, blocked malolactic conversion, no fining, lightly filtered when necessary.

    Additional Info

    Only the second, and sometimes third, pick from Centgrafenberg is used for the GG cuvée.