Germinar 2021

On the way to Monção and Melgaço, the birthplace of Alvarinho, you will pass through Valença. Here, just before entering Monção, lies Monte do Faro. Two wine territories, one of Alvarinho and one of Loureiro, divided by a mountain, a mountain that opens Loureiro, but closes Alvarinho, to the influences of the Atlantic. The chosen vineyard for Soalheiro Germinar is over 30 years old and is located in a small parcel that produces low quantities of Loureiro grapes.

The grapes are harvested by hand. After pressing, but before fermentation, the must is clarified. Some must ferments in stainless steel tanks at a low temperature. The rest ferments in two egg-shaped tanks, one made of stainless steel and the other of cement. This results in a constant bâttonage of the fine lees, which develops a complexity and flavour persistence in the final blend that is superior to what is common with this varietal. The grapes have a particular floral aroma, marked acidity, and a concentration of unique mineral flavours, making a very gastronomic wine. Soalheiro Germinar is crisp and elegant, making it the perfect companion for Mediterranean cuisine, grilled fish, and seafood. Try it with ceviche or Asian cuisines. The wine has a bright lemon-yellow colour with floral and mineral aromas. The taste is dry and fresh, revealing the elegance of Loureiro, which always has a lasting, pointed acidity.

Chardonnay 2023

“Abundance of juice and spice in the nose, yellow apples, melons and hey, nice acidity, fresh and animating.” Coming from the vineyards Altenberg and Haidäcker with gravel, nutritious loess with some gravel soil. The Chardonnay grapes love the prefect conditions of the Pannonian climate with the deep and nutritious soils of the vineyard Haidacker. As a result, they develop their very intensive and exotic aromas with some nice acidity on the palate, due to the cooler influences of the River Danube during the nights. Enjoy with light, grilled meat or with cream- or wine-sauce such as poultry, veal or fish, pastries and soufflés & dishes with asparagus. Ideal drinking temperature 8 °C.

Estate Riesling 2021

The estate wines are characterized by the variety of vineyards and are therefore the calling card of this winery. The vines ripen exclusively in the prime locations around Bechtheim and Westhofen. The characteristic variety of the soils and the high maturity give them their special expression. A creation of young vines, planted on the traditional soil of the Bechtheimer terroir. Through strong reduction in yield, these young vines unfold their full power. Accurately developed and matured over several months to provide an extraordinary sensory experience. The result is innovative, elegant & a very fine wine. The 2020 vintage produced very good qualities and a slightly below-average harvest, estimated at 8.6 million hectolitres nationwide. Weather conditions varied significantly in the growing areas. However, thanks to the sunny and dry late summer in Rheinhessen, highly ripe and very healthy grapes could be harvested within a very short period. The first white wines already present themselves accordingly aromatic and extremely fruity and the red wines show great potential. Skin contact up to 12 hours with spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel vats. Pale straw yellow with yellow reflexes colour and a nose full of clear scent of citrus, exotic aromas like papaya and passion fruit and a hint of white flowers. On the palate this is juicy and fresh with a well balanced acidity and a strongly pronounced minerality. Certified Organic & vegan.

Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Fritz Waßmer’s Sauvignon Blanc smells invitingly of cassis, gooseberry and elderberry, a refreshing, animating bouquet. Invigorating and racy, the first sip of this wine makes you want more. A versatile food companion, but also a real treat on its own. Exciting with striking acidity and powerful body makes this wine a hearty thirst quencher. On the palate; passion fruit, citrus fruits and a touch of grapefruit peel as well as minerally salty notes & green herbs. Dry, without being sour, the palate is aromatic and straightforward.

Christina Orange 2022

Hints of herbs & earthiness at the beginning, giving time & air the exotic yellow fruit develops perfectly in the glass, exciting tannic structure accompanies the juicy fruit on the palate.

A blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc & Welschriesling on gravel & gravely loess soil. Harvested on the 8th, 20th & 21st September 2022. Fermentation on the skins for 21 days with natural wild yeast in open fermenters followed by a maceration. Aged for 4 months in old vats, amphoras & stainless steel with full yeast. One racking. Bottled unfiltered & unfined with no added sulfites.

Big in the best of senses! There are herbs and heaps of exotic fruit, juicy citrus flavors and exciting tannic structure. Super cool on its own or even more enjoyable next to some aromatic cuisine like Thai curries, grilled fish, lemon roasted chicken, oh my…

Ideal drinking temperature 12 °C. Turn bottle gently before opening. Certified organic.

Señora de las Alturas Blanco 2022

Fresh, floral and elegant, with purity and balance, and a spicy touch from the wood. It has a very tasty finish and even a salty twist, super fresh with lots of finesse. It has volume and freshness, with the vibrancy from an early harvest and the contained ripeness and alcohol. Only 3,600 bottles produced. 

rapes were harvested in the coolest hours of the evening, stripped from the stalks, and then cold-macerated, extracting the free-run juice after 12 hours of skin contact. The resulting grape must be then fermented using just indigenous yeasts. Viura fermented & aged for 12 months in 500 liter French oak used barrels. Garnacha fermented & aged for 12 months in a 700 liter nomblot concrete egg.