Riesling „vom roten Schiefer“ 2022 3000ml Doppel-Magnum

The red slate Riesling comes predominantly from the "Rothenpfad" parcel. The soil here is very light and consists mainly of very soft, weathered red clay slate. However, some of the grapes also come from the Nonnengarten site, which lies to the west below the Marienburg. Here the soil is also red, but is more marbled and clearly heavier. The wines from this area are always a little more earthy and crisp. These two types complement each other perfectly and have therefore formed the basis for the Riesling from the red slate since the 2003 vintage.

Brilliant golden yellow with delicate green reflections.

After the 2022 Riesling "vom roten Schiefer" has been sufficiently aerated, earthy and fruity aromas emerge from the glass: vineyard peach, red apple, orange zest, beetroot, hints of cedar wood and a touch of cinnamon combine with nettle, angelica and elderberry wood. A still youthful and at the same time extremely animating start.

On the palate, we are presented with a juicy, flavoursome and expressive Riesling, whose lively acidity is perfectly encased by a juicy fruitiness and plenty of minerality. Despite all its expression, its alcohol content is a slim 11 vol%, making it the perfect accompaniment to dishes that combine earthy and fruity components at the same time. It will be exciting to follow its development over the next few years!

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