Nierstein Riesling vom Rotliegenden
Description
Vintage: 2019 was the second hot and dry year in a rowe. That had a direct influence on the crop of Riesling which was very tiny.
vines: 100 % Riesling, 30 year old vines
Lage: Red Sandstone, Preharvest of our best vineyards Orbel, Oelberg and Hipping
Vinification: handpicked, gentle mashed by food with a maceration period of 24 hours, fermentation with wild yeast in stainless steel and aging on the yeast till may.
Description: Typical Red Sandstone nose with fresh grined lemon skin, hints of Thymine and Rosmarin. Little flavour of yeast, expressive feeling on the palate with a vibrant combination of saltines and fruit in the finish.
Maturity: bottled in may 2020, aging potential till 2028
Menu Suggestion: wonderful with seefood