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Winzer Sommerach Katzenkopf Riesling dry

Name: Winzer Sommerach Katzenkopf Riesling dry
Brand: Winzer Sommerach
Price: 12.8 EUR
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Riesling from the shell limestone slope Katzenkopf: mineral, taut, long-lived.

12,80 €

(17,07 €/l)

0,75 l

2022 2023

Winzer Sommerach Katzenkopf Riesling dry

Shell limestone noticeably shapes this Riesling from the Katzenkopf vineyard: the minerality runs deep, the wine has drive and length.

The Winzer Sommerach are one of the most traditional wine cooperatives in Franconia, founded in 1901 at the Volkach Mainbogen. The Katzenkopf vineyard lies on pure shell limestone – geologically the classic Franconian subsoil, which gives Rieslings their typical bone structure and aging potential. The southwest-facing slope is the most famous vineyard in Sommerach and stands for defined origin and artisanal care.

In the glass, the Riesling shows aromas of citrus zest, green apple, and white peach, underpinned by a fine chalky tone that makes the shell limestone directly palpable. The acidity is taut but not edgy – it gives the wine liveliness and length. The finish is mineral-salty, dry, and persistent.

Temperature: 10–12 °C
Food pairing: Zander or trout with butter, asparagus dishes, goat cheese, poultry with herb sauce

Grape variety Riesling

Origin Franconia, Germany

Taste Dry

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Alcohol 12,5 % Vol.

Serving temp. 7–10 °C

Volume 0,75 l

Country of origin Germany

Region Franconia

Grape variety Riesling

Wine color White Wine

Vintage 2022

Alcohol content 12,5 % Vol.

Taste Dry

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Frequently asked questions

How does the Katzenkopf Riesling taste – is it really dry?

Yes, consistently dry. In the glass, citrus zest, green apple, and white peach, underneath a fine chalky tone from the shell limestone. The acidity is taut and invigorating, the finish mineral-salty and long.

What does this Riesling pair best with?

Zander or trout with butter are the classic combination. Just as good: asparagus dishes, goat cheese, or poultry with herb sauce. The taut acidity also stands up to heartier dishes.

At what temperature should I serve it?

Best at 10–12 °C — then minerality and fruit come through most clearly. If served too cold, the acidity contracts and the chalky tone recedes into the background.

What does shell limestone mean for the taste?

Shell limestone is the classic Franconian subsoil — it gives Rieslings a bone-like structure, salty minerality, and length in the finish. In the Katzenkopf, this is particularly directly noticeable: the wine has drive, not just fruit.

How do I store the wine correctly?

Cool, dark, and lying down — ideal storage temperature is 10–14 °C, constant and without strong fluctuations. Avoid direct sunlight and vibrations.

What bottle size and closure does the bottle have?

The standard bottle holds 750 ml. You can see which closure the current bottling has on the bottle image or the detail page — for questions, you can reach us directly via the shop.

The Winery

Winzer Sommerach

Winzer Sommerach is the oldest winegrowers' cooperative in Franconia – founded in 1901 by 35 winegrowing families who joined forces during a time of phylloxera infestation and falling prices to survive together.

Today, 90 families carry this idea forward, cultivating around 200 hectares on the Mainschleife and guarding the Sommeracher Katzenkopf, one of the most significant sites in the region.

The motto "Quality makes the difference" is no empty phrase: every bottle can be traced back to a specific winemaker and their vineyard – transparency and community as a lived principle for over 120 years.

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