A Grosses Gewächs from the Palatinate that unites the mineral power of the Muschelkalk soil with crystalline structure and uncompromising dryness – a purist terroir wine from biodynamic viticulture.
Apple peel, grapefruit zest and ripe lemon meet nutty hints, mirabelle plum and a touch of mango – alongside crushed limestone, oyster shell and iodine notes.
Palate
Powerful and energetic with striking acidity, saline minerality and fine creaminess; tobacco, herbal and phenolic nuances combine with chalky coolness and tingling freshness.
Character
Bone-dry, austere and tonic – a Riesling of crystalline clarity and cool elegance that reflects the geological diversity of the Southern Palatinate without disguise.
Pairing
Ideal with pan-fried turbot in herb butter, crispy zander on celeriac purée or a spicy risotto with green asparagus.
Notes
From the south-facing Siebeldingen VDP.Grosse Lage Im Sonnenschein on Triassic Muschelkalk; 24 hours of skin contact and six months of ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel lend it structure and depth; organically certified since 2005 and a member of respekt-BIODYN since 2015.
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
A medium straw yellow with a vibrant sheen, already announcing the concentration of this Grosses Gewächs in the glass.
Nose
A complex bouquet that marries the bright fruit of ripe lemon and mirabelle plum with the austere spice of apple skins and grapefruit zest. These are joined by nutty hints and a striking mineral signature of crushed limestone, oyster shell and a touch of iodine – cool, saline notes reminiscent of sea air.
Palate
On the palate, the wine reveals an impressive acid structure that cuts crystal-clear through the fruit without stifling its juiciness. The Muschelkalk lends a fine creaminess, which intertwines with tobacco-like, herbal nuances and a phenolic coolness. Powerful and full of energy, with a tingling minerality and a saline note that shapes the flavour long after.
Finish
Long-lasting and salty-mineral, with a chalky freshness that cleanses the palate and keeps the memory of citrus fruits and bright stone fruits alive.
Terroir & origin
The VDP.Grosse Lage Im Sonnenschein lies in the Queich Valley near Siebelding, at the edge of the Haardt – an exception among the region’s vineyards, as it faces south rather than east. On Muschelkalk soils from the Triassic period, at altitudes between 160 and 250 metres, the vines grow on slopes inclining between 5 and 20 per cent. This geological formation gives the Riesling its characteristic tension and mineral depth.
Grape variety & vinification
Pure Riesling, processed after destemming with a 24-hour maceration. Fermentation took place in stainless steel, followed by six months’ ageing on the fine lees – a method that grants the wine its creamy texture while preserving crystalline clarity.
Food pairings
The saline minerality and powerful body of this Grosses Gewächs call for substantial cuisine: pan-fried turbot with beurre blanc, cured char with horseradish, white asparagus with hollandaise sauce, or even mature hard cheese such as Comté. The wine also demonstrates its versatile strength alongside Asian dishes featuring ginger and lemongrass.
Special features
Im Sonnenschein is one of the estate’s five VDP.Grosse Lagen. Under the 1971 wine law, this was the only name to survive from the many old individual sites in Siebelding; other producers also bottle wines from this vineyard site. The wine belongs to the Grosses Gewächs range (VDP.Grosse Lage), the category that the estate has shaped with its uncompromisingly dry, purist style. Biodynamic farming (respekt-BIODYN) and natural sedimentation without technical intervention allow the limestone soil to speak unadorned.
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