Riesling "Steinacker" Erstes Gewächs trocken

Riesling "Steinacker" Erstes Gewächs trocken
Region
Pfalz
Producer
Weingut Philipp Kuhn
Vintage
2022
Grape varieties
  • 100% Riesling
Bottle size
75 cl
Ratings
  • 92 points Robert Parker
Alcohol
12.5%
Classification
VDP.Erste Lage®
Special characteristic

Selective manual harvest of immaculate grapes. Gentle pressing followed by a slow wild-yeast fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel (i.e. based on the natural, indigenous yeasts present on the grapes). Maturation on the fine lees until just before bottling, to add character and body.

Yellow-fruit and floral nose, with aromas of stone fruit, lemongrass and stone. Linear on the palate, with a succulent, ripe mouthfeel, notable depth and a hint of salinity on the finish.

The relatively elevated position of the Steinacker vineyard and the presence of a massive seam of limestone underneath ensure long hang time to produce in Rieslings of great finesse.