2024 Weingut Keller 'Vom Muscheligen Kalk' Rheinhessen, Germany Ceritas Verdicchio

Verdicchio

well-drained soil is composed of volcanic alluvium

flora and fauna

The name and label of this wine is an homage to the 1987 New Order album Substance

2024 Weingut Keller 'Vom Muscheligen Kalk' Rheinhessen, Germany Ceritas VerdicchioFrom a single plot where Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sylvaner and Chardonnay were planted together "muscheligen kalk" translates to "shelly lime." Soil: Compact limestone formed by fossilized mussel shells Elevation: 180 to 200 meters Exposure: Varying south facing Vinification: Grapes are harvested by hand and bunches are left to macerate on their skins for up to 40 hours before press. Whole bunches are then basket pressed and the run off juice ferments