Heinrich Spindler
Pfalz | Forst
In 1620, Sontag Spindler left Burgundy for the Pfalz to purchase vineyards, including parcels in some of the world’s most exalted vineyards — namely Kirchenstück. His descendant, Heinrich Spindler, went on to found the Spnidler estate. Markus Spindler, great-grandson of Heinrich Spindler, now leads the 20 ha, organically farmed estate. Riesling is the star here, on limestone, colored sandstone, and basalt soils and in a range of Pfalz microclimates. From his everyday bottlings to the Grosse Lagen, the wines are tactile, focused, detailed, and decidedly dry. They are about nuance and purity over power, grace and precision over opulence.
Heinrich Spindler 2023 Ungeheuer Riesling Grosse Lage
The Ungeheuer is perhaps the best vineyard name in all of viticulture—it means “monster.” The vineyard was first mentioned in 1470 as "an dem Ungehuwern." At that time, this meant something "undeveloped, uncanny." Protected from westerly winds, the site in the center of the hill boasts an extremely diverse range of soil types. The western boundary of the site is formed by a prehistoric shell limestone reef. The surrounding vineyards there have a high active limestone content. Ungeheuer is rich and aromatic with power and minerality, with a fine and elegant palate full of spice and rich fruit.
- 2023
- Riesling
- Grosse Lage
- Germany
- Pfalz
- Mittelhaardt
- Organic
- Ungeheuer
- East
- Sandstone, limestone
- 2400L neutral oak
- 2400L neutral oak
- 750 ml
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