Wine information
Der Weinberg “Frauenberg” thront auf einer Höhe von bis zu 280 Metern in der südlichen Landschaft von Wonnegau, nördlich von Hohen-Sülzen, mit Richtung auf Flörsheim. Erste urkundliche Erwähnungen dieser exponierten Lage, die vormals zu einem Nonnenkloster gehörte, stammen aus dem Jahre 1290. Bei bis zu 40% Hangneigung präsentiert sich das Terroir geprägt von Kalkschotter und reinem Kalkfelsen. In dieser kargen Umgebung müssen die Rebstöcke den Mut aufbringen, tief zu wurzeln, um an die Mineralien zu gelangen und den Widerständen der Natur, Hitze und kühlem Wind, zu trotzen. Manuelle Lese der Trauben, stringente Selektion, spontane Fermentation und Ausbau in Stück- und Doppelstückfässern zeugen von sorgfältiger Handwerkskunst.
Colour
An enticing medium straw yellow characterises the appearance of this wine.
Aroma
Although still quite young, this noble growth from the Frauenberg unfolds a rich bouquet of intense notes of smoke and ash, crushed lime and damp gravel. Aromas of lichen and kitchen herbs join in, as do nuances of hops and apple peel, fine ginger and tobacco. Fruity accents manifest themselves only in the form of kumquats and their peel.
Taste
On the palate, the Frauenberg reveals itself as a powerful wine, full of pressure and equipped with a lush acidity that indicates a long maturation period. Juicy, with a dark, earthy spiciness, citrus fruit nuances and a spicy finish. Extract, a certain bitterness and a lively minerality provide striking fixed points on the palate. This young wine will certainly benefit from time and airing.
Food pairing suggestions
Try this great wine with red tuna carpaccio, spiced with ginger and accompanied by a pinch of mirin and a creamy artichoke mousse. If you like it more exotic, enjoy it with sashimi. An alternative with meat is guinea fowl, served with chickpeas, spicy chorizo, a touch of piment d'Espelette and crunchy almonds.
Profile
| Allergens | Contains sulfur |
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| Winemaker | Battenfeld-Spanier |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Rheinhessen |
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| Content | |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% Vol. |
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| Acid | 9,0 g/l |
| Drinking temperature | 12° |
| Manufacturer | Winery Spanier-Gillot GbR, Bahnhofstrasse 33, 67591 Hohen-Sülzen/Rheinhessen / Germany, organic certificate: DE-ÖKO-039 |




