Wittmann is based in Westhofen, the heart of southern Rheinhessen, surrounded by some of the region’s best vineyards. The Wittmanns are not exactly newcomers to the area, having made wine here since 1663, and perhaps this gives them a sense of responsibility for the soils in their vineyards: they were pioneers in adopting organic methods in 1990. A conversion to biodynamisn followed in 2004 and Philipp Wittmann reports that his wines now have more character and depth. The estate makes wine from a number of varieties, but predominantly Riesling. Most holdings are in Westhofen, but like their colleague Klaus-Peter Keller, they also have vineyards in Nierstein.
Westhofen had a good year in 2020. Budbreak and flowering passed without incident, there were no heat spikes, and the dry weather spared growers any problems with disease. The only potential issue was drought, but here they were lucky: the village saw rain just at the right times, and judicious canopy management and old vines kept the vegetation fresh and green. Philipp noted that as the climate changes, vineyards at higher elevations are providing higher-quality fruit, so he adjusted his blends accordingly.
The musts were more delicate than the robust 2019s, and the amount of skin contact was reduced, which also had the advantage of preserving acidity. The wines are classic: charming, transparent and forward.
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