Cuvee Weiss

Cuvée weiß 2022

Region: Germany, Rheinhessen

Grape: Bacchus, Huxelrebe, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Müller-Thurgau, Sauvignon Blanc

Color: Orange

A moist, classic orange wine that makes you want to savor it slowly.

Aromas of apricot jam, kumquat, and jujube.
The attack has the bittersweet taste of orange peel, with a lingering finish of tropical fruits.
A medium-bodied orange wine with just the right balance.

Six varieties were used, with 40% macerated for 10 days as whole bunches before pressing, and 60% direct pressed. Fermented and aged for 11 months in old barrels and stainless steel tanks.

【Producer Information】

Rheinhessen is Germany's largest wine-producing region, covering a total cultivated area of 26,600 hectares. It borders the meandering section of the Rhine River known as the "Rhine Bend" near Mainz and is known for its diverse range of grape varieties.

Benefiting from diverse soils and microclimates, the grape varieties cultivated in Rheinhessen are indeed colorful. A new characteristic of this region seems to be the continuous emergence of ambitious young people who will shape the next generation (era).
The village of Westhofen, located in the southeastern part of Rheinhessen, has a warmer microclimate than the areas of the aforementioned three producers, due to the influence of the Rhine River flowing north-south less than 10km to its east. The soil is loess and limestone. Weingut Bergkloster has continued viticulture and winemaking in this area, protecting its 8-hectare vineyard for generations.

The next generation's owner, Jason, is a truly fine young man—bright, straightforward, always smiling, very easygoing, yet with a glimpse of strong will and a solid core.
He studied winemaking at Geisenheim University (graduating in 2013) and returned home. His first vintage made by himself was 2014. From that year, he diligently gained experience at home while also undergoing training at wineries in Germany and Austria.

The vineyard had already been converted to organic farming by his parents in the early 2000s, and they had obtained "EU bio Logo" certification in 2006, so he started in a blessed environment. In 2017, after completing all his training at other wineries, he took over 2.5 hectares of land from his parents and began to fully concentrate on his own viticulture and winemaking at home.
His philosophy is: "Respect nature to the fullest, believe in the natural growth process of the vines and the microbes in the cellar, and never interfere or hinder unnecessarily. Add nothing but love and passionate energy."
In terms of winemaking, he has been practicing what is known as 0/0, meaning no fining, no filtration, and no added sulfites, since 2017.