Pius is culled from late-harvest and botrytis-infected grapes (the blend varies according to vintage, but usually includes Rieslaner, Sylvaner, Pinot Gris, and Scheurebe from various vineyard sites) that produce luscious honeyed apricot flavors, sprinkled with spice and balanced by Keller's hallmark, stony acidity.
About this wine producer: In 2001, Klaus-Peter Keller and his wife, Julia, took over his family’s estate, Weingut Keller. The Keller family has a strong interest in the history of the local vineyards, and many of their vineyards are previously forgotten plots of excellent terroir, including Grosses Gewächs vineyards. Klaus-Peter’s parents, who became known for producing some of the best wines in the Rheinhessen region, laid a solid foundation for the future of the estate with their work in soil analysis and clonal selection. Today, Klaus-Peter has taken the estate to even greater heights, and he continues to emphasize the importance of the terroir and the regional history. He is quick to point out that “great wine would not be possible here, if it weren’t for these great limestone soils. It’s only that someone had to remember the old tradition and just make good wine.”