Weingut Wittmann

The Weingut Wittmann is located in the Rhineland-Palatinate Westhofen in the field Wonnegau the German wine-growing region of Rheinhessen. 2014 managed the winery about 25 hectares of vineyards. In addition, the winery is a member of the Association of German predicate Wine Estates (VDP ).

History

The family Weingut Wittmann was first mentioned in 1663 as Erbbeständer the Palatine " Seehofes ". With bottling their own wines began in 1921. During the 1960s profiled George and Irmgard Wittmann viticulture in their typical Rhinehessen mixed farm.

The introduction to the ecological agricultural turnaround began the owners Günter and Elisabeth Wittman already in the 1980s and presented to organic viticulture in order. After an episode in Ecovin the winery is belonging to the association Naturland since 1990. The bio- dynamic farming was introduced in 2003. The Westhofener winery has since contributed significantly to the increased prestige of the Wonnegau.

Philipp Wittmann, studied " Geisenheim " since the 1999 vintage Butler, co-owner since 2007 and relevant oenological head of the winery. In addition, he is Chairman of the VDP in Rheinhessen and Vice President of the Federation of the VDP. In the group of young vintners "message in a bottle", he is a member. The wine guide " Gault Millau " elected Philipp Wittmann " Winemaker of the Year " 2014. " Wittmann is one of the pioneers of organic viticulture ", the verdict of the jury. He produces for several years dry Rieslings, " the mature beguiling "

Vineyards, soils and grape varieties

Most important documents of the estate Wittmann are the Morstein, Aulerde and parish. Of these layers, the First Growths of the goods are produced compulsory. The terroir is distributed over marl, loess, clay and limestone weathering of soil, which gives the wine complexity and fullness. The vine density is 6,000 vines per hectare. Results of a soil evaluation in 1930 in the wake of the then new wine law / Rich soil evaluation attest to the quality class I, the core principles of operation. Only the best wines of the estate are sold under layer name, in the middle segment, the local wines " Westhofener " while other quality wines are marketed to the Cabinet as estate wines.

The winery produces about 65 % Riesling, Silvaner 10% 20 % Pinot varieties (Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc ). The remaining 5 % is made up specialties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Scheurebe, Albalonga.

Reviews ( selection)

• Gault Millau Wine Guide 2014: four grapes
• Eichelmann 2009 *****