IDIG Riesling Königsbach Grosses Gewächs 2016 1500ml

Wine Description for IDIG Riesling Königsbach Grosses Gewächs 2016 1500ml by Christmann

Colour & Appearance

A brilliant, clear golden yellow, radiating vital depth in the glass.

Nose

The 2016 Idig opens with a complex, yellow-spiced bouquet. Aromas of ripe stone fruit dominate, complemented by a distinctive spice reminiscent of curry leaves, light tobacco and a hint of pepper. As the wine opens up, profound stony and yeasty notes reveal themselves, lending the wine a dark, almost smoky seriousness.

Palate

On the palate, this Riesling presents itself as a true “great orchestra”. Cool, juicy fruit of citrus and peach forms the foundation upon which exotic complexity unfolds: notes of candied ginger, turmeric and mustard powder meet the defining limestone pressure. The structure is taut, nervy and characterised by impressive extract density.

Finish

A long-lasting finale, carried by vibrant minerality and a fine nuttiness. The wine lingers with enormous precision and an invigorating, saline character on the palate.

Terroir & Origin

Hails from the legendary Idig monopoly vineyard site in Königsbach. The soil consists of massive limestone subsoil with an overlay of terra fusca and buntsandstein gravel – a terroir that ranks among Germany’s finest Grand Cru sites.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Riesling, harvested botrytis-free in November. After six hours of skin contact, spontaneous fermentation followed, with maturation in a traditional large double oak cask. Fermented bone-dry with just 2 grams of residual sugar.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Excellent with Peking duck, a spiced lobster ragout with ginger and cardamom or Chinese broccoli with soy essence.

Special Features

Bottled in a 1500ml magnum bottle, which lends this monumental Riesling from Christmann extraordinary ageing potential. A “primus inter pares” of the 2016 vintage.