A vibrant introduction to one of Germany's best producers, this is bright and expressive with aromas of lime zest, white peach, green apple and spring blossom. It has a crisp, dry palate driven by lively acidity and a chalky mineral finish. It's elegant, energetic and immensely drinkable Riesling. A blend of fruit from organic vineyards across the rolling hills (Hügel in German) of Rheinhessen, the wine was fermented with indigenous yeasts before maturing on fine lees in stainless steel.

The Wittmann’s have been making wine in the village of Westhofen, Rheinhessen since the 17th century. Far from resting on their laurels, the family were early to adopt organic practices, becoming certified in 1990, and biodynamic from 2004. Philip Wittmann is currently at the helm, and like his wife Eva Clüsserath (who runs her own family’s Mosel estate), is one of the superstars of the German wine industry. Situated on the left bank of the Rhine River, Rheinhessen is Germany’s largest wine region. Its a fertile valley of gently rolling hills, protected from cold fronts by the surrounding hills and forests.