Riesling Muschelkalk 2022

Wine Description for Riesling Muschelkalk 2022 from Odinstal

Colour & Appearance

Rich golden yellow with luminous bright reflections – a Riesling that already reveals its maturity and substance in the glass.

Nose

Here the Muschelkalk terroir reveals itself in its purest form: wet stones and chalk dominate initially with mineral precision. The fruit – white peach, nashi pear, mirabelle – takes a restrained step into the background, whilst a fascinating bouquet of lemon balm, lemongrass, coriander, allspice and fennel seed commands the nose. Balsamic and ethereal notes of parsley and thyme complete an aromatic play of impressive clarity and coolness.

Palate

Razor-sharp, precise, uncompromising. The acidity structure builds with impressive pressure and cuts like a razor blade across the palate. Here it is not fruit that rules, but the cool, almost saline minerality of the Muschelkalk. A vibrant, electrifying mouthfeel, carried by taut acidity and drawing the wine out in length. Pure energy, pure elegance – a Riesling of uncompromising directness.

Finish

Long, precise and characterised by stony minerality. The acidity carries far, leaving a cool-saline aftertaste that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The Muschelkalk vineyard site planted in 1996 in the Palatinate delivers a Riesling that not only reflects its geological foundation but celebrates it. Harvested between 27 September and 8 October 2022, this wine embodies its terroir in its purest form.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Completely fermented and aged in stainless steel, 5% as whole-bunch fermentation. Malolactic fermentation completed, aged for seven months on full lees. Bone-dry at 0.3 g/l residual sugar, 7.1 g/l acidity, only 29 mg/l sulphur – a wine of purist consistency.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Oysters, scallops, sashimi, pike-perch with herb butter, goat’s cheese or simply on its own – this Riesling needs no distraction.

Special Characteristics

A Riesling for purists and terroir lovers. If you are looking for fruit bombs, you have come to the wrong place. If you appreciate precision, minerality and vibrant energy, you will find here one of the most uncompromising Rieslings of the Palatinate.