Kieselberg -N- 2022

Wine Description for Kieselberg -N- 2022 by Michael Andres

Character

Michael Andres‘ Kieselberg -N- embodies the crystalline precision that Palatinate Riesling vineyard sites on gravelly soils can produce. With 12.5% alcohol and a dry style, this 2022 demonstrates the cool elegance of a vintage that, despite climatic challenges, yielded ripe yet tension-filled wines. The „-N-“ in the name points to a specific parcel selection – an indication that Andres deliberately works out terroir differences here.

Terroir & Origin

The name Kieselberg speaks volumes: gravelly, stony soils characterise this vineyard site and lend the Riesling that mineral tension which distinguishes Palatinate wines from the finest sites. The Palatinate, protected by the Haardt and favoured by one of Germany’s warmest wine-growing climates, produces Rieslings with physiological ripeness at moderate alcohol levels. Andres harnesses these natural advantages to create wines with substance and simultaneously vibrant freshness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Dry Riesling represents the pinnacle of German winemaking art. The variety reveals its full range on gravelly soils: from citrus aromas through stone fruit to that saline minerality which gives great Rieslings complexity and longevity. The 2022 vintage demanded precise timing in the harvest – those who mastered it were rewarded with wines of taut acidity structure and aromatic clarity. Andres‘ signature suggests a restrained cellar technique that gives terroir pride of place.

Food Pairing Suggestions

This dry Riesling is a classic food companion: steamed fish, scallops or sushi harmonise with its freshness. Equally recommended are poultry dishes with citrus, goat’s cheese or the Palatinate Saumagen tradition. The acidity structure makes it an ideal partner for Asian cuisine with moderate spice.