Uncertified by any authority, Helmut Dolde is guided by his dedication to caring for the wild, alpine terroir he wants to preserve for future generations. Helmut eschews the organic movement, particularly its allowance of the use of copper sulfates, and focuses instead on leaving the soil in a better condition than he found it. His Silvaner is nothing like the flabby, smoky wines of the same grape seen in Franken - this bottle is taut, crystalline and electric, a true alpine wine.