Kalkofen

Bassermann-Jordan

Kalkofen is a white produced by Bassermann-Jordan in Pfalz, Pfalz, Germany. Made from Riesling. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.

Type: White

Appellation: Pfalz

Region: Pfalz

Country: Germany

Grapes: Riesling

Tasting profile

Structure: medium-bodied, high acidity, dry

Bassermann-Jordan's dry Grosses Gewächs from the Deidesheimer Kalkofen, a site named for its limestone, which gives a cooler, more chalky and precise style than the estate's sandstone and basalt sites. White peach, lemon and apple with a herbal lift and a long, chalky finish.

When to drink

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Where it comes from

Pfalz, Germany

Pfalz (the Palatinate) is a sunny wine region in southwestern Germany, running along the eastern edge of the Haardt hills as a northern continuation of France's Alsace.

Riesling

Riesling is a white grape from Germany's Rhine region, widely regarded as one of the noblest white varieties for its purity, transparency and ability to express place with startling precision.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Kalkofen from?

Kalkofen is produced by Bassermann-Jordan in Pfalz, Pfalz, Germany.

What grapes are in Kalkofen?

Kalkofen is made from Riesling.