2023 Hans Wirsching Riesling Trocken

The Hans Wirsching winery is one of the most traditional and renowned wineries in Franconia. The family has been cultivating wine for centuries; since 1630! Today, the company is managed by Andrea Wirsching and Dr. Heinrich Wirsching. On 90 hectares in and around Iphofen, mainly dry white wines are produced here from Silvaner, Riesling and Scheurebe. Some wines are still bottled here in the typical Franconian “Bochsbeutel” bottle, whose name is derived from the word “book”, because it fitted like a bottle into the bag in which the monks and pilgrims carried their prayer books. It has been a trademark of special Franconian wines since the beginning of the 18th century.

Hans Wirsching is the reference of Franken and the national and international wine press is also full of praise for their wines. Hans Wirsching works with great respect for nature and the environment and in a sustainable manner. The Hans Wirsching Riesling Trocken is a VDP. Gutswein coming from various vineyards, located at an altitude of 300-400 meters north of Iphofen, about 100 km northwest of Nuremberg on a “Keuper” soil; (sediment of marshy primeval forests). The wine ferments and ages only on stainless steel to preserve the freshness.

The Riesling Trocken has, like almost all wines from Hans Wirsching, had an aging sur lie on RVS to preserve freshness. The wine is dry, fruity, with exotic fruit and peach. The wine is mineral with crispy acids and a pleasant freshness. A delicious glass to drink standalone and perfect companion for fish and sushi and spicy dishes.