The Riesling Basalt 2022<\/strong> from the Odinstal winery epitomises the mineral expressiveness of the Palatinate with remarkable clarity. The volcanic basalt rock after which this wine is named shapes its character with a striking minerality that runs like a red thread through the flavour experience. The low residual sweetness emphasises the purist approach, while the moderate alcohol structure of 12% vol. ensures elegance and drinking flow.<\/p>\n The Odinstal winery, located on one of the highest vineyards in the Palatinate, works consistently biodynamically and lets the unique terroir speak for itself in its wines. The volcanic basalt soil gives this Riesling its special tension and depth. In the Palatinate wine landscape, which is increasingly suffering from heat and drought, the higher location with its cooler nights offers ideal conditions for a precise, delicate Riesling with a pronounced acid structure.<\/p>\n 2022 was a vintage that produced wines of remarkable maturity in Germany without losing their typical freshness - a balance that has been masterfully captured in this wine.<\/p>\n What characterises this Riesling is not superficial fruit or fashionable opulence, but rather its restrained precision. Here we find the stony clarity that gives great German Rieslings their timeless quality. The low residual sweetness classification indicates a dry vinification that unadulteratedly expresses the terroir characteristics.<\/p>\n Odinstal stands for uncompromising quality standards and winemaking that largely dispenses with intervention - an approach that allows the wine to authentically reflect its origins.<\/p>\n This Riesling demands precise, clear flavours on the plate. It harmonises excellently with seafood, especially oysters or a simple sea bass in a salt crust. It is also a brilliant accompaniment to Asian-inspired dishes with citrus flavours and fresh herbs. Its mineral structure also makes it the ideal partner for Alpine cheeses with their savoury component.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Terroir & winemaking philosophy<\/h3>\n
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