2023 Lorch Schlossberg Riesling Eva Fricke Rheingau 0.75l

2023 Lorch Schlossberg Riesling Eva Fricke – Rheingau

single-vineyard wine

origin

The Lorch Schlossberg Riesling 2023 from Eva Fricke comes from the legendary steep slope Lorch Castle Hill, one of the most impressive Riesling vineyards in the Rheingau. The steep terraces with Slate, quartzite and Taunus rock soils as well as the cool microclimate of the Upper Middle Rhine give the wine exceptional qualities. Minerality, precision and finesseEva Fricke is one of Germany's most distinguished Riesling winemakers and stands for natural viticulture and uncompromising expression of terroir.

Expansion

The grapes will exclusively hand-picked and strictly selectedSpontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts as well as the expansion on the Fine yeast in traditional wooden barrels and stainless steel tanks preserve the origin of the vineyard and give the wine additional Complexity, texture and depth.

Aroma & Taste

A complex aroma unfolds on the nose. Lime, lemon zest, white peach and green apple, accompanied by white flowers, herbs and smoky slate mineralityWith air, nuances of Grapefruit, flint and salty notesOn the palate, the wine presents itself tight, focused and exceptionally precise. The vibrant acidity, the fine melt and the distinctive minerality They create enormous tension. The finale is long, cool, salty and characterized by great elegance.

Food recommendation

Ideal Oysters, scallops, fine fish and crustaceansEqually excellent to Poultry, Asian cuisine, goat cheese and fine vegetable dishes.

Special features of the 2023 vintage

The year 2023 brought in the Rheingau highly precise, cool and terroir-driven Rieslings The long growing season ensured an excellent balance between Freshness, aromatic intensity and mineral depthThe best wines of the vintage impress with their transparency, elegance and excellent aging potential.

Conclusion

The Lorch Schlossberg Riesling 2023 It is one of the great dry Rieslings of the Rheingau. Minerality, precision, elegance and uncompromising loyalty to origin. make him an exceptional ambassador for the steep slopes of Lorch. top-class terroir wine with international stature, which impressively reflects Eva Fricke's handwriting and will gain in complexity over many years.