Karl May Osthofen Pinot Blanc dry

A Pinot Blanc that shows more depth than the grape variety often suggests: aging in large wooden barrels gives it structure and warmth without masking the fruit.

The Karl May winery works in Osthofen, one of the best white wine sites in Rheinhessen. The district is located on calcareous loess soil — ideal for Pinot Blanc, which develops fullness and tension here.

In the glass, the wine shows nutty aromas — hazelnut, light almond — underpinned by subtle roasted and smoky tones from the wood aging. Added to this are peppery spice and a mineral undertone that grounds the wine. The body is creamy, the acidity well integrated, the finish surprisingly complex and lingeringly smoky.

• Temperature: 11–13 °C
• Food: Veal schnitzel with mushrooms, creamy pasta, goat cheese or roasted cauliflower with tahini