NAHE - Weingut Walter Rapp

Question 1

Weingut Walter Rapp Bio

Answer 1

Located in Bad Münster-am-Stein, in the Nahe region of Germany, the estate was joined together some twenty years ago between the two families of Brigitte Sitzius-Rapp & Walter Rapp. This produced 16 hectares of vineyards between Ebernburg, Altenbamberg and Bad Kreuznach, with their best sites in Schlossberg, Rotenberg and Paradies where they grow Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Silvaner. But their particular focus has been in Ebernburg and Altenbamberg where the soils are predominantly volcanic rocks (porphyry) intermixed with weathered slate, clay and sandstone. It’s on these steep slopes and their striking sense for vinification – through tight yield reduction by a short incision of the fruit rods and meticulous care of the soil – their Rieslings develop delicate aromas with scintillating fruit.

Question 2

2014: Rapp: Nahe, Ebernburger Stephansberg, Riesling Kabinett Halbtrocken

Answer 2

Within a radius of only 300 meters there is a particularly complex mix of volcanic rock, sandstone, gravel and clay, as well as solid deposits. 100% Riesling, Kabinett; Grown on “Porphyry” - volcanic rock intermixed with slate, clay and sandstone from the Ebernburger-Stephansberg vineyards on steep slopes. Hand-harvested and vineyard selected grapes with fermentation lasting 20 days with five months on lees.

RS: 17.4 g/L