Maustal Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2021
QbA Franken, Zehnthof Weingut Luckert, 750 ml
| Grape variety: | Riesling |
| Producer: | Weingut Zehnthof Luckert |
| Origin: | Germany / Franconia |
Description
This Riesling Maustal Grosses Gewächs from Franconia rocks! In the "Maustal" vineyard, Riesling has been growing on sparse shell limestone soil for over 35 years. These old vines on the slopes of the Main produce a Riesling that is particularly distinguished by its depth, complexity, finesse and vibration. It is enormously full-bodied, the aroma is reminiscent of apricots and lemongrass. Intensely tangy on the palate, citrusy with a nice grip and a salty vein. Tip: decant for approx. 2 hours before drinking. Very long ageing potential.
Attributes
| Origin: | Germany / Franconia |
| Grape variety: | Riesling |
| Label: | Certified organic or biodynamic wine |
| Ripening potential: | 2 to 15 years after harvest |
| Drinking temperature: | 10 to 12 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Mild Asian dishes, Sushi, Sashimi, Ceviche, Coquilles Saint Jacques on lentils |
| Volume: | 13.0 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Zehnthof Luckert Winery
The winery is located in the Zehnthof prince-bishop's residence built in Sulzfeld am Main, Lower Franconia in 1558, and is known for wines with a distinctive and mineral character. The vineyards covering 17 hectares belonging to the winery are cultivated by Ulrich Luckert, his brother Wolfgang and the latter's son Philipp.
Since 1955 the winery has belonged to the VDP. The Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter (Association of German Quality Wineries) is a federation of around 200 wineries in Germany that promotes binding quality standards and - since 1990 - the ecological management of its members' vineyards. In terms of VDP classification the Zehnthof-Luckert range includes 'Gutsweine' (estate-bottled) wines, 'Erste Lage' (premier cru) wines from the Berg and Sonnenberg vineyards, as well as 'Grosse Lage' (grand cru) wines from the Maustal vineyard. The wines enjoy EU organic certification.
Germany
Germany – Into the elite the hard way
Sitting in the heart of Europe, the hilly, lake-dotted landscape of Germany provides ideal, fertile soil for the most diverse vine varieties. From Albalonga to Zweigelt, over 140 different grape varieties are grown on about 100,000 acres, cared for by nearly 50,000 vintners. Most of these vintners are young, modern, internationally trained, inquisitive and urbane. It is hardly surprising, then, that German wine has a good reputation well beyond the country's borders.
