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Knipser Winery Mandelpfad Riesling Grosse Lage VDP 2020
Knipser Winery Mandelpfad Riesling Grosse Lage VDP 2020
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Palatinate Vokietija
100% Riesling
Matured in stainless steel tanks
12.5%
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2020 was a relatively balanced vintage in Pfalz - warm, but with enough cool nights for Riesling grapes to retain bright acidity and clear aromatic precision. The Mandelpfad plot (VDP Grosse Lage) is one of Knipser's best vineyards, characterized by calcareous and mineral soils that give the wine structure and "backbone". The aroma features citrus (lemon, lime), green apple, peach, and light notes of white flowers, along with distinct stony minerality. On the palate, the wine is dry, with crisp acidity, an energetic yet elegant structure, and a long, mineral finish.
About the manufacturer
Knipser Winery, located in the village of Laumersheim in the Pfalz region, is considered one of the leaders of the qualitative revolution in German winemaking. The family's history in this region began in the 19th century, but the estate gained its current recognition in the second half of the 20th century when it was decided to focus on smaller yields, higher quality, and an international style. Knipser was one of the first wineries in Pfalz to seriously work with Burgundy varieties – Grauburgunder, Weissburgunder, Spätburgunder – as well as Bordeaux varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, thus expanding the boundaries of the region's possibilities. Today, it is one of the most highly regarded private wineries in Germany, holding the highest national ratings.
The winery is run by the Knipser family – brothers Volker and Werner Knipser took over the business, and today the younger generation is also actively involved. Their philosophy is based on precision in the vineyard and patience in the cellar: smaller yields, hand-picking, selective fermentation, and aging in oak barrels when the wine's structure requires it. They strive for a balance between German acidic precision and Burgundian elegance – so that the wines are structured, long-lived, yet clearly reflect the soils of Pfalz and the ripeness imparted by a warmer climate.