The wine region of Geisenheim is located in the region of Rheingau of Germany. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Goldatzel or the Domaine Goldatzel produce mainly wines white and red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Geisenheim are Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Geisenheim often reveals types of flavors of earth, tree fruit.
In the mouth of Geisenheim is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 1 estates and châteaux in the of Geisenheim, producing 2 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Geisenheim go well with generally quite well with dishes of pork, shellfish or spicy food.
It’s no secret that climate change is breaking records for heatwaves, frosts, fires, droughts, hail and wildfires. Their increasing frequency has left the wine world awash with initiatives, conferences, and research all concerning sustainable viticulture and its many facets: biodiversity, regenerative agriculture and the host of organic, biodynamic and sustainable labels or certifications they embody. More than simple posturing, many are concerned with the very real practicalities of saving wate ...
André Hugel was an 11th generation member of Famille Hugel, one of the region’s most influential and highly-regarded wine families. The Hugel family settled in the town of Riquewihr, located in the heart of Alsace, all the way back in 1639. André ran Famille Hugel along with his brothers, Jean and Georges, as it developed into one of the world’s top producers. It owns 30 hectares (ha) of prime plots in the Haut-Rhin area, half of which are classified as Grand Cru, and it buys grapes from a furth ...
Château Angélus’ announcement that it is withdrawing from the process to create the 2022 St-Emilion Classification has sent shockwaves through the region and raised questions about the ranking’s future form. With Châteaux Ausone and Cheval Blanc having announced their withdrawal last year, three of the top-ranking ‘Premier Grand Cru Classé A’ estates from the last edition of the St-Emilion Classification in 2012 will not be candidates for the revised ranking, due this ye ...
