Winerie

The Bürgerspital is one of Germany´s largest wine growing estates with 300 acres. It is located in Würzburg, which is part of the Franken region. The estate is a founding member of the VDP association and offers vineyard sites like Würzburger Stein, Stein Harfe (=stone harp) or Würzburger Innere Leiste. They cultivate typical franconian grape varieties like Silvaner, Müller-Thurgau and Bacchus, aswell as some classics like Riesling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc.

Vintage report

Due to the high temperatures from May to mid-July, the growth of the vines progressed at a rapid pace. While budbreak was still in line with the long-term average, we were already two weeks ahead of schedule when it came to flowering. The timely recovery phase at the end of July/beginning of August with the long-awaited local rainfall provided relief - but it also required good foliage and soil management. Once again, the harvest went very quickly in picture-book weather. The reward for all our efforts and the most important result of the past vegetation were perfectly healthy and physiologically ripe grapes that could be harvested just right. 
 

Terroir

shell limestone, estate-owned vineyards

vinification

desteemed and direct pressed, temperature controlled fermentation, fine yeast storage in stainless steel tank