2019 Steinberger "Wild Ferment" Riesling dry Kloster Eberbach Rheingau 1.5l

2019 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 Cultivated in the 12th century by the Cistercian monks of Eberbach Abbey. The southwest-facing slopes with sand, gravel, clay and slate bring Rieslings of exceptional depth and minerality stand out. For the “Wild Ferment” only the oldest vines were selected.

Expansion

The “Wild Ferment” is a radical approach to natural wine, in which the Spontaneous fermentation exclusively with the natural yeasts of the Steinberg vineyard This occurs. Part of the fermentation process starts. directly in the vineyard in the glass balloon, while in parallel a Mash maceration and aging in barrique take place. Then The fermentation batches were combined and matured on the fine lees.The bottling process takes place. exclusively in magnum bottles.

Aroma and taste

A [description of the condition] is visible in the nose. complex, slightly wild aroma with Citrus, stone fruit, herbs and a delicate yeasty spiceOn the palate tighter, more precise and significantly more focused than in 2018, with clear acidity, mineral pressure and salty coreThe reverberation is long, elegant and structured with great development 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 2019 is considered in the Rheingau classic and precise, with clear fruit, structured acidity and great balanceCompared to 2018, it shows cooler, more focused, and longer lasting.

Conclusion

The 2019 Steinberger “Wild Ferment” Riesling connects historic terroir with a radical approach to nature. A complex, structured and long-lasting Riesling with Depth, suspense, and collector potential.