Westhofener Chardonnay trocken - Dreissigacker

The Westhofener Chardonnay from Dreissigacker in Rheinhessen presents a bright, golden yellow color in the wine glass. When swirling the glass, one can perceive a perfect balance in this white wine, as it stands out on the glass walls neither watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like. To the nose, this Dreissigacker white wine reveals all sorts of pineapple, vineyard peach, nectarines, mirabelles and apricots. As if that wasn't already impressive, Mediterranean herbs, cinnamon and cream candy join in due to the aging in small wooden barrels.

This dry white wine from Dreissigacker is just right for wine lovers who like it absolutely dry. The Westhofener Chardonnay already comes quite close to this, it was vinified with just 0.8 grams of residual sugar. Balanced and complex, this dense white wine presents itself on the palate. Due to the balanced fruit acidity, the Westhofener Chardonnay flatters with a velvety feel on the palate, without lacking freshness. In the finish, this from the wine-growing region of Rheinhessen finally thrills with exceptional length. Again, hints of vineyard peach and mirabelle plum are evident.

Vinification of the Dreissigacker Westhofener Chardonnay

This wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, and that is Chardonnay. Only impeccable grape material was harvested for this wonderfully balanced single varietal wine from Dreissigacker. Westhofen Chardonnay is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this German wine breathes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underscores the success of Old World wines. After the harvest, the grapes arrive at the press house by the fastest route. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks, small wood and large wood at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by maturation for 8 months 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 perfect as an accompaniment to lemon chili chicken with bulgur, cod with cucumber mustard vegetables or chickpea curry.

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