2019 Kiedrich Turmberg Riesling Brut Nature Robert Weil Rheingau 0.75l

2019 Kiedrich Turmberg Riesling Brut Nature Robert Weil - Rheingau
single-vineyard wine

Origin:

The Robert Weil winery in Kiedrich was founded in 1875 and is now one of the most renowned Riesling producers in the world. The Kiedrich Turmberg , with its 3.8 hectares of monopoly land, lies at the foot of the keep of the former Scharfenstein Castle. Documented as early as the 12th century, it is one of the Rheingau's most historic sites. Its high proportion of phyllite slate lends the wines a distinctive minerality and cool elegance. This site is particularly well-suited for the production of single-vineyard sparkling wine , which impresses with its distinctive character and structure.

Expansion:

The base wines come from a strictly selected hand-picked grape , ensuring physiological ripeness, healthy grapes, and a clear acid structure. The wine is aged according to the traditional method (Méthode traditionnelle) with a minimum of 48 months of lees aging, which develops a fine mousse, depth, and pleasant yeast notes. This extended aging gives the sparkling wine a balance of richness and finesse that only great single-vineyard sparkling wines can muster.

Aroma & Taste:

In the glass, a light gold with fine perlage . The nose displays citrus fruit, green apple, and white blossoms , underpinned by mineral slate spice and delicate yeast notes . On the palate, the sparkling wine is taut, crystal-clear, and dry , with lively acidity, salty minerality, and a delicate melt. The finish is long, precise, and elegant , carried by subtle herbal spice and fine fruit.

Food recommendation:

An ideal aperitif, it also makes a versatile accompaniment to meals: it pairs perfectly with oysters with lemon , pan-fried pike-perch with fennel , poultry terrine with herbs , or Asian dishes with ginger and coriander . It also impresses with its clarity and precision as a celebratory solitary wine .

Special features of the 2019 vintage in the Rheingau:

The 2019 vintage was characterized by heat and drought, which in the Rheingau were nevertheless well compensated for by the water-storage capacity of the phyllite soils of the Kiedricher Berg. A cool May delayed flowering, and a warm September ultimately ensured perfect ripeness. The harvest was extremely healthy and aromatically concentrated , with high must weights and balanced acidity. The quality is considered outstanding, even though yields were reduced due to the weather. 2019 produced structured, extract-rich Rieslings with great aging potential – the ideal conditions for long-lasting sparkling wines.

Conclusion:

The Kiedrich Turmberg Riesling Brut Nature 2019 is a top-class sparkling wine: precise, mineral, and elegant , with a clear provenance and long aging. It combines the tradition of the Turmberg with the philosophy of the Robert Weil House, which represents German Riesling at the highest level. A sparkling wine that impressively underscores the uniqueness of Rheingau Riesling in a sparkling wine format and can be considered a benchmark for dry single-vineyard sparkling wines .