Riesling „Fürst“ Limited Edition 2023

Wine Description for Riesling „Fürst“ Limited Edition 2023 by Barnert & Drewitz

Colour & Appearance

Medium straw yellow in the glass – a Riesling that already hints at its natural origins and maturation on full lees through its visual presentation.

Nose

Fascinatingly complex and unconventional. The Fürst oscillates between reductive and oxidative notes – a tension that awakens curiosity. Aromas of stone dust and wet rock with lichens meet fresh apple, must apple and pear. Interspersed are flashes of mandarin zest, a hint of graphite and that peculiar, almost Jurassic note reminiscent of the sweet smell of snap caps. A Riesling that polarises and demands engagement.

Palate

Here the true class reveals itself: saline, juicy, silky – a wine that immediately makes you crave the next sip. The fruit of fresh and mellow pome fruit appears wrapped in silk and cream, whilst the granite-marked acidity is ripe and perfectly integrated, providing pace and drinking flow. The seven-month maturation on full lees bestows substance upon the wine, that characteristic salinity and a fine, barely perceptible sweetness. A complete, multi-layered Riesling with character.

Finish

Medium to long, with persistent mineral freshness and a lingering echo of stone fruit and citrus zest. The acidity carries through to the end and leaves an invigorating, slightly saline impression.

Terroir & Origin

From an old vineyard on the western slope of the Odenwald near the renowned Fürstenlager site. The soil of weathered granite grus with slate bands fundamentally shapes the wine – you taste the stone in every sip.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Riesling, hand-harvested, 2.5 hours pressing, moderate sedimentation over 48 hours. Spontaneous fermentation in used 500-litre tonneaux, seven months on full lees. Bottled unfiltered with only 44 mg/l total SO₂ – a wine made with minimal intervention.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with grilled monkfish, scallops with herb butter, calf’s sweetbread or creamy goat’s cheese. Also an excellent choice with smoked trout or asparagus with Hollandaise sauce.

Special Features

An uncompromising, artisanally crafted Riesling that combines natural wine philosophy with classical elegance. The Limited Edition demonstrates what the Hessische Bergstraße can achieve when given the trust it deserves.