Qvinterra Grauer Burgunder trocken 2025

Wine description for Qvinterra Grauer Burgunder trocken 2025 by Kühling-Gillot

Character

A dry Pinot Gris of remarkable precision and coolness, bearing the hallmark of the estate: pure, unadulterated, with that saline minerality which distinguishes Kühling-Gillot’s wines. The 12 per cent alcohol lends it lightness without sacrificing substance – a wine of linear elegance and clear definition.

Terroir & Origin

From Rheinhessen, where Kühling-Gillot cultivates two distinct soil worlds: the weathered Rotliegende of the Roter Hang between Nierstein and Nackenheim, and the limestone soils of Wonnegau and Zellertal. This geological duality shapes the portfolio – here, the smoky spice of red slate meets the taut, cool precision of limestone. The result is a wine of complex minerality and profound tension.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) reveals its German interpretation here: less opulent than its Alsatian relatives, yet supported by fine acidity and offering remarkable drinkability. At Kühling-Gillot, an estate that has been farming biodynamically since 2005 and relies on spontaneous fermentation as well as minimal intervention in the cellar, a wine of authentic expression is created. Large wooden casks and stainless steel tanks allow the terroir to reveal itself unmasked.

Food Pairings

The cool minerality and dry style make this Pinot Gris ideally suited to refined cuisine: with pan-fried pike-perch in almond butter, with asparagus in hollandaise sauce, or with white meat such as veal escalope. Asian dishes featuring ginger and coriander also find an attentive partner in this wine. Its saline finish further makes it a reliable companion for young hard cheeses or baked Camembert.