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WEINGUT FITZ-RITTER<br />

Weinstrasse Nord 51, 67098 Bad Dürkheim an der Weinstrasse<br />

T: +49 (6322) 5389, johann.fitz@fitz-ritter.de<br />

www.fitz-ritter.de<br />

Cellar Door: Mondays through Fridays 9–18 hrs,<br />

Saturdays and Sundays 11– 17 hrs<br />

Winemaker: Achim Eberle and Max Fisch<br />

Contact: Johann Fitz and Felix Wagemann<br />

Hectares: 25 ha<br />

Farming: organic<br />

Things are happening at this renowned<br />

Weingut in Bad Dürkheim: the wines<br />

clearly show that the team surrounding<br />

Johann Fitz does not miss a beat. New construction<br />

is ahead for a cellar that will make<br />

pumps largely redundant and enable far more<br />

gentler handling of the grapes. The upward<br />

trajectory is already evident. Not only can we<br />

taste the first class fruit that went into the Riesling<br />

from the Michelsberg site, we also taste<br />

the intuition that went into making it. We are<br />

curious to see what will come out of the new<br />

cellar.<br />

93 2019 Bad Dürkheim Michelsberg Riesling GG<br />

Some wood and an almost Burgundy-like fruit: more berry<br />

than stone fruit or citrus. On the palate there’s a noble suppleness,<br />

wood flavours supported within the phenolic structure,<br />

good density. A touch of sweetness ensures complete<br />

harmony. 13 Vol.-%. cork<br />

92 2019 »De Edle Wilde« Riesling trocken<br />

Wood initially, then very floral - jasmine, rose; also basil and<br />

rosemary blossom. Plump with a soft opening and smooth<br />

sweetness. Moderately fine phenolics are becalmed by<br />

creaminess and mildness. Refined acidity, long finish.<br />

12,5 Vol.-%. cork<br />

91 2016 Bad Dürkheim Hochbenn Riesling Brut<br />

Fresh fragrant nose; white flowers, burnt sugar, white currant,<br />

grass clippings, hay. On the palate fragrant and textural;<br />

juicy, beautifully fine mousse, soft mouthfeel, cheerfully<br />

elegant and vinous! 11,5 Vol.-%. cork<br />

93 2019 Bad Dürkheim Abtsfronhof<br />

Gewürztraminer Spätlese<br />

Ripe and very clear: rose, lychee, smoky tones. You can literally<br />

see the ripe berries in front of you. On the palate, a supple<br />

attack, poised sweetness, fine yet playful acidity, but very<br />

fresh for all its roundness and fullness. Stylish and elegant!<br />

10 Vol.-%. screwcap<br />

91 2019 Bad Dürkheim Fuchsmantel<br />

Riesling trocken<br />

91 2019 Bad Dürkheim Spielberg<br />

Chardonnay trocken<br />

91 2019 Ungestein Herrenberg Riesling GG<br />

89 2019 Wachenheim<br />

Grauburgunder trocken<br />

89 2019 »RebArena« Bad Dürkheim<br />

Riesling trocken<br />

89 2019 Bad Dürkheim<br />

Sauvignon Blanc trocken<br />

91 2015 Spätburgunder trocken<br />

91 2019 Bad Dürkheim Abtsfronhof<br />

Riesling trocken<br />

Smoky, terpene-borne spice, grapefruit. Quite round and<br />

soft in the attack, but also fresh with fine acidity, elegant<br />

rounding on the mid-palate before spicy layers unfold<br />

again. A very delicate, light-hearted yet multifaceted Riesling.<br />

13 Vol.-%, screwcap<br />

352 falstaff Wine Guide Germany 2021

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