2024 "Auf dem Kalkofen" Riesling dry, Battenfeld-Spanier winery, Rheinhessen, 0.75l

2024 “Auf dem Kalkofen” Riesling dry, Battenfeld-Spanier Winery – Rheinhessen

single-vineyard wine

origin

The Riesling “Auf dem Kalkofen” 2024 from Battenfeld-Spanier comes from one of the most distinctive limestone formations of Rheinhessen. The barren soils characterized by pure limestone give the wine a salty, precise and profound mineralityThe winery is among the leading biodynamic farms in Germany and stands for radical terroir work, low yields and maximum loyalty to origin.

Expansion

The grapes will strictly selective hand-reading and spontaneously fermented with natural yeastsThe expansion is taking place in large wooden barrel with long yeast aging, which Texture, depth and balance develop. The goal is a Uncompromisingly purist, long-lasting Riesling, which shows its origins in an unadulterated way.

Aroma & Taste

A [something] unfolds in the nose. Cool, highly refined aromas of lime, green apple and white blossoms, underlined by chalky, stony mineralityOn the palate, the wine presents itself taut, linear and of impressive precision, carried by a vibrating acid and salty lime structureThe fruit remains focused and cool, while a deep, almost suspended tension all the way to the exit. The final is long, purist and sustainably mineral.

Food recommendation

Ideal finest cuisine with a focus on product quality: raw fish, shellfish, oysters or minimalist vegetable dishesAlso to Goat cheese or Asian-inspired cuisine the wine unfolds its precise structure and elegance.

Year 2024

The year 2024 brought to Rheinhessen clearly defined, exciting Rieslings stand out. Moderate ripening conditions and cool nights enabled fine aromas, precise acidity and exact terroir expression.

Conclusion

A High-precision limestone Riesling of international caliber, the Minerality, tension and elegance united at the highest level. The "At the lime kiln" 2024 is a A characterful, uncompromising terroir wine with great maturation potential and clear signature.