Abts E 2021 Klaus-Peter Keller

Eleganz und Vitalität prägen die Weine der AbtsE. Die Kalkstein-Parzelle "AbtsE" besitzt die höchsten Aktivkalkgehalte aller Westhofener Weinberge. Eine Trockenmauer schützt die Lage nach Norden, unterirdische Wasseradern versorgen sie mit Feuchtigkeit. Eine Primaballerina auf der Zunge: energiegeladen, beschwingt und nobel! Die Lage Abts E ist von den Lagen Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen und Morstein umschlossen.

Alcohol		12.5%
Vintage		2021
Volume		0.75l
Winery		Weingut Klaus-Peter Keller
Rebsorte		Riesling
Vineyard		Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen
City		Westhofen
Region		Rheinhessen
Country		Deutschland
Stored		25.04.2023

315.00 € / Bottle

420.00 € / Liter

1 bottles available

The vineyard Westhofener Brunnenhäuschen

Location and Climate

The Westhofen Brunnenhäuschen is a single vineyard site in Westhofen in the Wonnegau, a sub-region of Rheinhessen. The south-facing position lies to the east of the Morstein and above the Steingrube at around 180 to 240 metres above sea level. A slope of roughly 20 percent and westerly winds shape the comparatively cool mesoclimate. As a result, the grapes ripen late, while the growing season remains long.

Soils

The soil consists of clay marl with abundant limestone. In the subsoil, there is limestone and limestone bedrock; in certain areas, red Terra Rossa occurs with a high proportion of iron oxide. The calcareous soils and rock layers help to ensure water availability during dry periods.

Grape Varieties and Wine Styles

Riesling is the grape variety classified for the VDP.GROSSE LAGE. Spätburgunder is also one of the main grape varieties of the site; in addition, Silvaner and Sauvignon Blanc are grown. Dry Riesling wines are documented as Grosses Gewächs as well as Prädikatsweine, including Trockenbeerenauslesen.

History and Classification

The site has been documented since 1721 under the name am brunnenhäusschen. The name refers to a spring that was connected to a water reservoir. The former Gewann Abtserde was a distinct vineyard designation until 1971; today it forms a considerable part of the Brunnenhäuschen and lies on its lower edge. The VDP classifies the Westhofen Brunnenhäuschen as a VDP.GROSSE LAGE with a classified area of 13.06 hectares.

About the winery

Origin and History

The Klaus-Peter Keller winery is located in Flörsheim-Dalsheim in the winegrowing region Rheinhessen in Germany. The family has been involved in viticulture since 1789 and sees itself as a winegrowing family in the tenth generation. Since 2000, the winery has been a member of the VDP.

Vineyard Sites and Grape Varieties

The winery cultivates 21 hectares of vineyard area. Of this, 70 percent is given over to Riesling, 20 percent to Pinot grape varieties and Silvaner, and 10 percent to Rieslaner and Scheurebe.

Sites and Soils

Among the classified sites listed in the VDP site profile in Flörsheim-Dalsheim are Oberer Hubacker and Bürgel. The vineyards are situated, among other things, on decomposed limestone, shell limestone, clay marl, red latosol, Terra fusca and red slate.

Wine Style and Sparkling Wine

The winery describes its style as vibrant, elegant wines full of finesse that express origin and soil. The Riesling from the rock is described as a wine with a pronounced limestone character. As a VDP winery, the estate also produces VDP.Sekt.