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.