2021 Edilia Riesling dry Saltaren Wines Rheingau 0.75l

2021 Edilia Riesling trocken – Saltaren Wines – Rheingau 

Single-Vineyard Wine

Origin

The "Edilia" Riesling comes from the top-tier Mittelheimer St. Nikolaus vineyard in the Rheingau, directly on the Rhine. The calcareous loess and alluvial soils give the wine saline minerality, tension, and clear structure. The wine is a homage to Edilia, the grandmother of Alex Saltaren Castro, and stands for nature-friendly, biodiverse cultivation.

Winemaking

The grapes are partially destemmed and processed with short skin contact, then gently pressed in a basket press. Fermentation occurs spontaneously without temperature control, followed by 12 months of aging on full lees in 300-liter wooden barrels. The wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined in a low-intervention style.

Aroma and Taste

On the nose, it is cool and reserved with yellow fruit, apple must, lemon zest, and herbs. On the palate, it is precise, taut, and focused, with clear citrus fruit, lively acidity, and mineral grip. The finish is long, saline, and full of tension.

Food Pairings

A versatile companion: perfect with sushi and sashimi, grilled pike-perch with lemon butter, or poultry dishes with herbs. Also a harmonious partner with goat cheese or vegetarian dishes with fennel and citrus.

Vintage Characteristics in the Region

The 2021 vintage was cool and challenging, with high effort in the vineyard and a late autumn. The wines show low alcohol, taut acidity, and high precision, as well as great aging potential.

Conclusion

The 2021 Edilia Riesling trocken is a precise, cool, and terroir-driven Riesling with clear minerality, taut structure, and great tension. A characterful wine with depth and aging potential.