Gutedel Kalk und Löss 2022

Wine description for Gutedel Kalk und Löss 2022 by Weingut am Klotz

Colour & appearance

Radiant golden yellow with delicate green reflections – a wine that promises freshness even in the glass.

Nose

Restrained and refined, with an elegant bouquet of pear, quince and citrus. These are joined by subtle notes of aniseed, yeast, almonds and a cool hint of seashells, recalling the calcareous terroir.

Palate

Refreshing, grippy and immensely moreish. The minerality of the Jurassic limestone meets a fine spiciness, while the 11% ABV ensures lightness. A wine that effortlessly tempts you to a second glass.

Finish

Clean and precise, with a lingering, saline freshness that enlivens the palate.

Terroir & origin

The Isteiner Klotz in the Markgräflerland is a geological gem: Jurassic limestone, otherwise more at home in Burgundy, shapes the wines here with a rare minerality and depth. The vineyard site between the southern Black Forest and the Rhine Rift Valley creates a microclimate that lends the Gutedel a particular finesse.

Grape variety & vinification

Gutedel, the region’s flagship grape variety, is vinified here with a purist approach. Spontaneous fermentation took place 80% in stainless steel and 20% in large used wooden casks, giving the wine structure and complexity without overshadowing its freshness.

Food recommendations

A versatile companion to asparagus with melted butter and new potatoes, smoked trout on a lentil and leek salad, or vegetable and ham brawn with fried potatoes. Also a delight on its own.

Special characteristics

The combination of Jurassic limestone and loess gives this Gutedel a distinctive minerality and a cool, purist character. A wine that bears the hallmark of Weingut am Klotz: authentic, fresh and with remarkable depth.