Westhofener Chardonnay trocken - Dreissigacker

Westhofener Chardonnay trocken - DreissigackerThe Westhofener Chardonnay from Dreissigacker in Rheinhessen presents a bright, golden-yellow color in the wine glass. When swirling the glass, this white wine reveals a perfect balance, as it does not appear watery, syrupy, or liqueur-like on the glass walls. On the nose, this Dreissigacker white wine opens up with all kinds of pineapple, vineyard peach, nectarine, mirabelle plum, and apricot. As if that weren’t already impressive, maturation in small wooden barrels adds Mediterranean herbs, cinnamon, and cream toffee. This dry white wine from Dreissigacker is just right for wine lovers who like it absolutely dry. The Westhofener Chardonnay comes very close to this, having been vinified with just 0.8 grams of residual sugar. Balanced and complex, this dense white wine presents itself on the palate. Thanks to its well-balanced acidity, the Westhofener Chardonnay caresses the palate with a velvety mouthfeel without sacrificing freshness. On the finish, this wine from the Rheinhessen wine-growing region delights with exceptional length. Once again, nuances of vineyard peach and mirabelle plum appear. Vinification of Dreissigacker Westhofener Chardonnay This wine clearly focuses on a single grape variety, namely Chardonnay. For this wonderfully balanced varietal wine from Dreissigacker, only immaculate grape material was harvested. The Westhofener Chardonnay is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this German wine exudes an exceptional European charm that clearly underscores the success of wines from the Old World. After harvesting, the grapes are brought to the press house as quickly as possible. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks, small wooden barrels, and large wooden casks at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by 8 months of maturation in oak barriques. Food recommendation for Dreissigacker Westhofener Chardonnay This white wine from Germany is best enjoyed moderately chilled at 11–13°C. It is a perfect accompaniment to lemon-chili chicken with bulgur, cod with cucumber-mustard vegetables, or chickpea curry.