Wine information
\nDer Weinberg \u201cFrauenberg\u201d thront auf einer H\u00f6he von bis zu 280 Metern in der s\u00fcdlichen Landschaft von Wonnegau, n\u00f6rdlich von Hohen-S\u00fclzen, mit Richtung auf Fl\u00f6rsheim. Erste urkundliche Erw\u00e4hnungen dieser exponierten Lage, die vormals zu einem Nonnenkloster geh\u00f6rte, stammen aus dem Jahre 1290. Bei bis zu 40% Hangneigung pr\u00e4sentiert sich das Terroir gepr\u00e4gt von Kalkschotter und reinem Kalkfelsen. In dieser kargen Umgebung m\u00fcssen die Rebst\u00f6cke den Mut aufbringen, tief zu wurzeln, um an die Mineralien zu gelangen und den Widerst\u00e4nden der Natur, Hitze und k\u00fchlem Wind, zu trotzen. Manuelle Lese der Trauben, stringente Selektion, spontane Fermentation und Ausbau in St\u00fcck- und Doppelst\u00fcckf\u00e4ssern zeugen von sorgf\u00e4ltiger Handwerkskunst.<\/p>\n
Colour
\nAn enticing medium straw yellow characterises the appearance of this wine.<\/p>\n
Aroma
\nAlthough still quite young, this noble growth from the Frauenberg unfolds a rich bouquet of intense notes of smoke and ash, crushed lime and damp gravel. Aromas of lichen and kitchen herbs join in, as do nuances of hops and apple peel, fine ginger and tobacco. Fruity accents manifest themselves only in the form of kumquats and their peel.<\/p>\n
Taste
\nOn the palate, the Frauenberg reveals itself as a powerful wine, full of pressure and equipped with a lush acidity that indicates a long maturation period. Juicy, with a dark, earthy spiciness, citrus fruit nuances and a spicy finish. Extract, a certain bitterness and a lively minerality provide striking fixed points on the palate. This young wine will certainly benefit from time and airing.<\/p>\n
Food pairing suggestions
\nTry this great wine with red tuna carpaccio, spiced with ginger and accompanied by a pinch of mirin and a creamy artichoke mousse. If you like it more exotic, enjoy it with sashimi. An alternative with meat is guinea fowl, served with chickpeas, spicy chorizo, a touch of piment d'Espelette and crunchy almonds.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"