2018 Steinberger "Wild Ferment" Riesling dry Kloster Eberbach Rheingau 1.5l

2018 Steinberger “Wild Ferment” Riesling dry – Kloster Eberbach – Rheingau 

single-vineyard wine

origin

The Steinberg is among the Germany's most legendary locations – a historical Clos, surrounded by a rubble stone wall, since then Managed by Cistercian monks in the 12th century. The southwest-facing slopes with sand, gravel, clay and slate bring Rieslings of exceptional depth and minerality stand out. This wine was made only the oldest vines were selected.

Expansion

The “Wild Ferment” is a radical natural wine experiment, in which the Spontaneous fermentation exclusively with natural yeasts This occurs. Part of the fermentation process starts. directly in the vineyard in the glass balloon, while in parallel Mash maceration and aging in barrique This will take place. The fermentation mixtures will then be... combined and matured on the fine lees. Bottled exclusively in magnum bottles.

Aroma and taste

First in the nose funky and challenging, develop with air white stone fruit, dried herbs and candied citrus notesOn the palate dense, firm and youthful, with fresh acidity and salty mineralityThe wine has an effect still under development, with enormous potential.

Dietary recommendations

Ideal Scallops, fine fish or poultry with creamy saucesEqually exciting to Asian cuisine with subtle spices. Also solo as a meditative wine.

Special features of the vintage in the growing region

The year 2018 was exceptionally warm and sunny, however Perfectly ripe grapes with aging potential.

Conclusion

The 2018 Steinberger “Wild Ferment” Riesling is a unique, uncompromising terroir wine, the Tradition, natural approach and experiment combined. A A collector's wine with enormous development potential..