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Westhofen Sylvaner Trocken 2021 Keller

Original price was: 51,00 €.Current price is: 48,70 €.

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Westhofen Sylvaner Trocken 2021 Keller

Overview

The Westhofen Sylvaner Trocken 2021 Keller is an elegant and refined dry white wine, expressing the long-standing tradition of the Keller family in Rheinhessen. This Sylvaner shows vibrant freshness, subtle mineral notes, and delicate white fruit aromas, reflecting the calcareous soils and optimal vineyard exposure of Westhofen. The 2021 vintage, with balanced temperatures and careful harvest, produced healthy and aromatic grapes, resulting in a wine harmonious, versatile, and immediately enjoyable, yet with good aging potential.

History

Sylvaner is a historic German grape, particularly rooted in Rheinhessen. Since 1789, the Keller family has carefully cultivated Westhofen vineyards, selecting the best clones and soils to maximize aromatic potential. The 2021 harvest produced balanced clusters with perfect acidity and aromatic maturity, creating a Sylvaner that is clean, mineral, and highly elegant, true to Keller’s style.

Vineyard Philosophy

Vineyard management is handcrafted and sustainable, with targeted interventions and manual harvesting of the best grapes. The calcareous soils provide sapidity, tension, and elegant minerality, while the vineyard exposure ensures uniform ripening. The 2021 vintage favored a natural balance between freshness and aroma, resulting in a wine light yet structured, elegant and vibrant.

Winemaking Approach

In the cellar, Keller applies natural, fruit-driven winemaking techniques, with spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel using indigenous yeasts. Steel aging preserves freshness, aromatic delicacy, and minerality. Minimal sulphur use ensures authenticity and faithful expression of the terroir.

Tasting Notes

Color: pale, bright straw yellow.
Nose: fresh and delicate, with green apple, pear, citrus, and subtle floral hints.
Palate: dry, harmonious, and light, with vibrant acidity, linear structure, and elegant, persistent mineral finish. A balanced, versatile wine, ready to enjoy.

Pairings

Perfect with aperitifs, light starters, salads, white fish, and shellfish. Also excellent as an everyday table wine, thanks to its freshness and versatility.

Technical Sheet

Grape variety: 100% Sylvaner
Vintage: 2021
Alcohol: approx. 12%
Format: 75 cl
Vinification: spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts
Aging: several months in stainless steel
Philosophy: artisanal, indigenous yeasts, minimal sulphur
Additional notes: contains sulphites
Serving temperature: 9–11°C

Klaus Keller and the Excellence of German Riesling

Klaus Keller is the renowned winemaker behind Weingut Keller, one of the most prestigious wineries in Rheinhessen, famous for producing some of the world’s finest Rieslings. The Keller name is synonymous with wines of extraordinary purity, depth, and elegance, capable of competing with the great Burgundy Grand Crus.

The History of Weingut Keller

The winery’s origins date back to the 18th century, when the Keller family settled in Flörsheim-Dalsheim, in the heart of Rheinhessen. However, it was under Klaus Keller and later his son Klaus-Peter Keller that the estate reached the pinnacle of excellence, becoming a global benchmark for dry Rieslings.

Klaus Keller spent decades meticulously selecting vineyards and enhancing the terroir, drawing inspiration from Burgundian traditions to craft wines of remarkable longevity, complexity, and vibrancy.

The Terroir and Iconic Vineyards

Weingut Keller owns parcels in the most prestigious areas of Rheinhessen, with soils rich in limestone, slate, and marl, ideal for producing expressive, mineral-driven Rieslings. Some of the most renowned vineyards include:

G-Max – The rarest and most legendary Riesling from the estate, of unparalleled quality.
Abtserde – Known for its finesse and aging potential.
Hubacker – A powerful and structured Riesling.
Kirchspiel – Elegant, with a vibrant acidity.
Morstein – Famous for its intense minerality.

Winemaking Philosophy

Klaus Keller and his son Klaus-Peter have always prioritized terroir expression, using sustainable viticulture and a hands-off, artisanal approach in the cellar.

Their Rieslings, especially in trocken (dry) and Grosses Gewächs (GG) styles, are known for their crystalline fruit, lively acidity, and incredible depth.

Klaus Keller’s Legacy

Today, Klaus Keller is a respected and celebrated figure in the wine world. His legacy is carried on by his son Klaus-Peter Keller, who continues to craft extraordinary wines, highly sought after by collectors and wine lovers worldwide.

Weingut Keller is often referred to as the “DRC of Germany”, a comparison to the legendary Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, emphasizing the level of excellence achieved by the Keller family in the wine world.