This "Grand Cru" flourishes at the prime vineyard "Saumagen" in Kallstadt. With substantial yellow fruitiness, a scent of meadow herbs and a certain mineral coolness, this Riesling beguiles in the nose already. On the palate it is powerful and multi-faceted. Elegant yet full-bodied, it dances over the taste buds, playing with notes of ripe yellow fruits, refreshing lime and a pleasant salty vein. A finish that irresistibly invites the next sip.

Attributes

Origin:	Germany / Pfalz
Site / vineyard:	Weilberg
Grape variety:	Riesling
Label:	Vegan
Ripening potential:	2 to 10 years after harvest
Drinking temperature:	10 to 12 °C
Food Pairing:	Mild Asian dishes, Fresh water fish with cream sauce, Scaloppine di vitello al limone, Hot vegetable curries
Volume:	13.0 %
Residual sugar:	3 g/ l
Note:	Contains sulphites

Grape variety

Riesling

The cold-weather king

The Riesling is the flagship of the German wine industry. It grows from north to south in all growing areas. It is also comfortable in the neighbouring Alsace region and in Austria. Its specialty is being vinified to a variety of degrees of sweetness, from bone-dry wines to ice wine. Moreover, thanks to its spirited acidity, it ages better than many reds. The typical Riesling smells of citrus, peach and apricot, shows hints of flint, and with maturity develops an idiosyncratic petrol note. It reflects its terroir like hardly any other white variety. Thus, it often gets fuller and more aromatic in Austria than in Germany. In Alsace, in turn, it has a particular mineral taste. Riesling is a wonderful culinary companion. It fits well not only with fish and shellfish, but also takes the heaviness from hearty meals. And with a fine sweetness and acidity balance, it works wonders for Asian cuisine.

Region

Pfalz

Pfalz: Riesling meets Burgundy

Palatine winemakers manage the feat of vinifying top-tier crus from both white and red varieties. In addition, Riesling presents the same class here as Chardonnay and other Burgundy varieties. This versatility at high quality levels makes Germany’s second-largest wine region a trove of discoveries of all kinds. Tranquil winegrowing towns with a diverse range of culinary offerings and hotels make the Palatinate region a perfect wine travel destination.

Country

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.

Rating

Parker 94 Points