Riesling 120 N.N. 2022

The Riesling 120 N.N. stands in contrast to the limited origin on Odinstal. The vines grow in the Rhine Valley on sandy and loamy soils. Everything was fermented in stainless steel, only 5% whole grapes were added, a stylistic device that Andreas Schumann often resorts to.

It has an enormously slim 9.5% alcohol by volume. A true lightweight. With less than 1g/l residual sugar and a crisp 7.2 g/l acidity, these are attractive values for advanced wine connoisseurs. The reason for this is the enormous rainfall there in September 2022. 110 litres of rain per m² fell at the end of September, so that the grapes were soaked. The selection represented an enormous effort, as all the ripe grapes rotted away.

Filtered through cellulose in August and lightly sulphurised before bottling.

Bright lemon yellow with green reflections

He appears wild and impetuous at first. Confident, but somewhat shy at the same time. On the nose, it fluctuates between unusual yellow and green flavours. Fennel pollen, a little ginger honey and candied ginger. Unripe papaya and freshly sliced khaki. Lime, bergamot and kaffir lime then provide a tart, refreshing component. Seeds of coriander and fennel. A hint of fresh pea and artichoke is in the air. Nettle, lemon thyme, mint and lemon balm then provide a brute herbal freshness.

And it retains precisely this freshness. It is extremely light on its feet, but with structure and a gentle feel. The phenols contribute to its success. Bitters are so important here and constantly challenge the delicate fruit. The herbal freshness with all its cooling elements characterises the mouthfeel for minutes. Never ice candy, always rather fresh herbal extract. It is so slender and racy that there is not a dry eye in the house. Incredible tension and precision, without missing anything.