Kalk & Stein Chardonnay is a white produced by Weingut Rings in Pfalz, Pfalz, Germany. Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc. 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: Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
Tasting profile
Structure: full-bodied, medium acidity, dry
Kalk & Stein is the organic estate-level Chardonnay of Weingut Rings in Freinsheim, Pfalz, from cool limestone sites in Kallstadt and sandstone soils in Ungstein; the producer's sheet lists a small share of Weissburgunder alongside the Chardonnay. It is fermented spontaneously in large wooden casks, aged about 18 months on its lees and bottled unfiltered. The result is a dry, full-bodied but taut white with apple, peach and citrus, almond and hazelnut from the lees, and a stony, gently smoky finish. It is approachable on release and gains texture over its first few years in bottle.
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.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay is a white grape from Burgundy that has spread to nearly every wine-growing region on earth, prized for its versatility and its ability to reflect both terroir and the winemaker's hand.
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc is a white grape most associated with Alsace in France, a colour mutation within the Pinot family and known in German-speaking regions as Weißburgunder or Weisser Burgunder.
More wines
From Weingut Rings
- Das Kleine Kreuz Rotweincuvée — Weingut Rings, Pfalz
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- Riesling Wechselberg Spiegel Erste Lage — Weingut Rings, Freinsheim
More white wines from Pfalz
- Chardonnay — Weingut von Winning, Pfalz
- Chardonnay Grande Reserve — Pfaffmann, Pfalz
- Chardonnay Imperiale — Weingut von Winning, Pfalz
- Chardonnay Zeller Kreuzberg Erste Lage — Weingut Schwedhelm, Zeller Kreuzberg Erste Lage
Frequently asked questions
Where is Kalk & Stein Chardonnay from?
Kalk & Stein Chardonnay is produced by Weingut Rings in Pfalz, Pfalz, Germany.
What grapes are in Kalk & Stein Chardonnay?
Kalk & Stein Chardonnay is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc.