Riesling Sekt Brut 2023

Wine description for Riesling Sekt Brut 2023 by Andres & Mugler

Character

A Riesling Sekt of precise, almost cool elegance: grapey-mineral in profile, slender in body, with a fine mousse and that taut acidity inherent to the variety. The Brut dosage gives the fruit space without cloaking it in sweetness – a sparkling wine for those who prefer clarity over opulence.

Terroir & Origin

The Palatinate is Riesling country par excellence, and here the grapes come from vineyard sites such as the steep, sandy Deidesheimer Mäushöhle or the Ruppertsberger Reiterpfad. Michael Andres and Steffen Mugler, friends for 35 years, farm their vineyards biodynamically – certified since 2010, with beehives amongst the vines and a philosophy that seeks growth inwardly rather than outwardly.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Using Riesling as a base for sparkling wine is a German speciality, brought here to mastery. Andres & Mugler use only about two-thirds of the pressed must – a luxury that creates concentration. Traditional bottle fermentation with 12 to 48 months on the lees lends depth and that fine, almost creamy texture which distinguishes great sparkling wines. In 2021, Eichelmann named the collection Germany’s best Sekt collection.

Food Pairings

The taut acidity and mineral stamp make this Sekt an ideal opener: with oysters, smoked trout or sashimi. It also shows its true mettle alongside Pfälzer Saumagen or asparagus with hollandaise sauce. For those who prefer something simpler: good sourdough bread with crème fraîche and caviar – nothing more is needed.