RIESLING Grand Cru Wineck Schlossberg
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Situated in Katzenthal, between 280 and 400 metres, wellknown since the 13th century this hill is particularly appropriated for the culture of the vine.
Granitic soil, south-east exposed, steep slope protected from the wind, it is a terroir where the Riesling finds naturally its place.
Our Riesling is aromatic and pure (flower and citrus aromas), with a nice acidity , minerality and good length.
The Wineck Castle (12th century), situated in the middle of the Grand Cru is the only one in Alsace entirely surrounded by vineyards.
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More infos :
GROUND :
Granitic. South exposure
GRAPE-VARIETY :
Riesling.
WINE-HARVEST :
By hand with selective picking.
WINE-MAKING :
Natural yeast, long maturing on the fine lees during 11 months in large oak barrels.
BOTTLE AGEING :
5 to 20 years.
WINE TASTING :
Powerful and complex nose : citrus aromas (lemon and grapefruit), zest, crystallized fruit. In the mouth it is rich, fleshy, fat with an elegant lemony acidity, aromatic and gustatory persistency.
EXAMPLES OF COURSES :
Excellent with raw fish (sushi), grilled fish, fish in a sauce, meat …
After several years its minerality becomes legendary.