Benzinger Rosamunde 2022

Located in the northern Palatinate region, this family-owned winery is a proud member of ECOVIN, the Federal Association for Ecological Viticulture e.V., Germany's largest association specializing in organic viticulture. With a focus on organic practices, the winery has been dedicated to organic wine-making for over a decade. Covering 13 hectares, the winery produces a diverse range of white and red wines made from organically grown grapes. These wines are characterized by their natural production methods, including spontaneous fermentation, minimal use of sulfites, and a commitment to hand harvesting and non-filtered processes. The wines adhere to EU Organic Regulations and bear the German BIO-Siegel and V-Label.eu, certifying their organic and vegan status.

Pfalz, also known as the Palatinate, is one of Germany's largest wine regions in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It stretches from the south of Worms to the French border, nestled between the Rhine River and the Palatinate Forest, extending into the low-lying Haardt Mountains. This geographical setup creates a unique microclimate, making Pfalz one of Germany's warmest and driest wine regions.

Pfalz has a long and rich history in viticulture, dating back to Roman times. The region covers approximately 23,500 hectares of vineyards, making it the second-largest wine-producing area in Germany after Rheinhessen. The diverse soils, ranging from loam and loess to chalk and sandstone, contribute to the unique characteristics of the wines produced here.

The region is renowned for its Riesling, which accounts for about a quarter of the vineyard area. Riesling from Pfalz is known for its richness and ripeness, producing fuller-bodied wines compared to cooler regions like Mosel. Other notable white grape varieties include Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Gris (Grauburgunder), Pinot Blanc (Weißburgunder), and Chardonnay.

Pfalz is also significant for red wine production, Germany's largest region. Dornfelder, a popular red grape variety, is widely grown here along with Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder), Portugieser, and other varieties. The red wines are known for their deep color and complexity, often undergoing malolactic fermentation and aging in oak barrels.

The Deutsche Weinstraße, or German Wine Route, runs through the heart of the Pfalz wine region, attracting many tourists yearly. Established in 1935, this route connects numerous wine towns and offers a scenic journey through vineyards and picturesque villages.