Let’s talk about the Rheinhessen, the largest of Germany's 13 wine regions and probably (after the Mosel) the second most well known. The varied soils and moderate climate make it possible to cultivate many different grape varieties. There’s also very little rainfall—it's one of the driest regions in all of Central Europe. In the west, you'll find a tiny pocket of towns called “Rheinhessen’s Switzerland,” known for steep hillsides and forested summits. And there lies Weingut Mann, headed by young winemaker Andreas Mann. Mann farms and makes wine from about 10 hectares of pristine vineyards, with over 15 different varieties planted. He's a big believer in sustainable viticulture, and these wines are each a representation of the vineyards themselves.
Andreas’s main goal is to create “unique wines that no one has tasted before,” all produced exclusively by hand. Goal achieved! The result is truly special German wines that tell a story of a unique micro-region. Come try 2 whites and 2 "reds" and see why Andreas himself calls his wines "fresh, wild, and tasty."
The Lineup
Mann Weiss - 30% Wüzer/Scheurebe, 30% Müller-Thurgau, 30% Huxelrebe, 10% Silvaner
Mann Müller-Thurgau - 100% Müller-Thurgau
Mann Rötlich - Merlot, Müller-Thurgau, Spätburgunder
Mann Calx Spätburgunder - 100% Spätburgunder