The Villa Wolf winery was founded in 1756 and was one of the leading wineries in the Palatinate region for two centuries. The winery's success then declined, but after this period, Ernst Loosen took over the vineyards and production in 1996. He breathed new life into the winery and was himself named Germany's Best Winemaker. The Palatinate region lies between the Haardt Mountains and the Rhine and is protected from Atlantic influences by the French Alsace region. This makes it one of the warmer and drier wine regions in the country. The emphasis is on sustainable wine production to maintain the high quality of the vineyards. The result is pure, flavorful, and richly fruity wines.
The Pinot Blanc grapes are grown on soil composed primarily of sandstone. This greatly enhances the quality, given the relatively humid climate. After careful harvesting, the grapes are immediately pressed, after which the juice is transferred to stainless steel tanks. Alcoholic fermentation takes place there. The wine is left on the lees for a while to give it more body. After approximately six months, the wine is bottled.
The result is a pale yellow white wine with clean, juicy, and fresh fruit aromas. We note apple, citrus, and a soft spice in the background. The palate is softly dry, full-bodied with pleasantly fresh acidity and, again, plenty of fruit. It pairs particularly well with fish dishes. A wine to truly savor.
