Schieler trocken - Weingut Hoflößnitz

Schieler trocken - Weingut HoflößnitzOne look into the glass, and the Schieler trocken - Weingut Hoflößnitz instantly draws all eyes to itself. The bright salmon pink is reminiscent of the glow of the evening sun over the terraced vineyards of the Radebeuler Lössnitz. Delicate coppery reflections sparkle at the rim and hint at depth, structure and plenty of grip on the palate. On the nose this Schieler presents a fine, clear fruit. Juicy strawberries first come to the fore, joined by fresh raspberries and a hint of ripe blueberries. A delicate scent of red currants joins in, along with a cool herbal note reminiscent of lemon balm and young mint. In the background floats a subtle floral nuance, like red blossoms and rosehip, plus a hint of wet chalk echoing the sandstone soils. On the palate, the Schieler trocken - Weingut Hoflößnitz shows juicy and clear. The texture remains silky, almost weightless, yet carries the fruit with distinct drive across the tongue. The strawberry and raspberry aromas come across fresh and crisp, not jammy. A fine arc of acidity provides tension and freshness. The blueberry note lends the mid-palate a darker, berry-like depth and makes the wine exciting and multi-layered. The tannin structure remains very fine, almost just tactile, but sufficient to give the wine grip and shape. The body feels light to medium, with taut contours and a straightforward progression. The style remains clearly fruit-driven, vinified dry, with a delicate, mineral-tinged finish. The sandstone soils of the Radebeuler Lössnitz appear as a fine, salty trace on the finish and invite you straight to the next sip. Typical of Schieler, this cuvée combines the freshness of a white wine with the fruit of a red wine. The result is a rosé that skilfully captures the character of Saxony. The climate on the Elbe slopes brings warm days and cool nights. This allows the grapes to ripen aromatically while retaining a lively acid structure. The aromatic range can be well grouped into three core areas: Red fruit: strawberry, raspberry, red currant Darker berries: blueberry, sloe in the background Fine spice: lemon balm, mint, wet chalk The cuvée of red and white grape varieties brings typical strengths. The white grapes deliver freshness and fragrance. The red grapes provide colour, structure and berry depth. The result is a rosé that is versatile in use and very animating. For everyday enjoyment and special occasions, the wine offers several advantages at once: Very clear, fruity aroma with typical berry notes Silky texture, dry style, fresh arc of acidity Versatile food companion for light and hearty dishes Characterful representative of the Saxony region Organic-certified quality with a focus on terroir On the finish, strawberry and raspberry once again step to the fore, accompanied by a hint of lemon zest. The finish is medium in length, clean and precise, with a pleasantly dry finale. The style perfectly suits the image of a summery rosé that, however, brings joy all year round. Production of Schieler trocken from Weingut Hoflößnitz The grapes for the Schieler trocken - Weingut Hoflößnitz come from the historic Radebeuler Lössnitz site in the Saxony wine-growing region. Steep slopes, terraced vineyards and sandstone walls shape the landscape. The soils consist mainly of weathered sandstone with a loess overlay. This combination ensures good water retention and fine minerality in the wine. The climate along the upper Elbe is rather cool, with warm days and fresh nights. These conditions produce aromatic, tension-filled grapes. The cuvée unites red and white grape varieties, as has remained traditional for Schieler. The white varieties contribute fragrant freshness and lively drive. The red varieties are responsible for colour, delicate tannins and the clear berry fruit. The harvest is selective, parcel by parcel. The timing is chosen so that the grapes develop ripe aromas but retain their freshness. Only fully ripe fruit makes it into the cellar. There, Weingut Hoflößnitz works with gentle processing to preserve the fine structure. First, the grapes are transported gently in small containers. The berries reach the press without much crushing. A short maceration time is enough to extract the delicate salmon pink colour and the fine berry notes from the skins. This is followed by gentle pressing with low pressure. In this way, the must remains clear and elegant. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Cool temperatures keep the aromas fresh and emphasize the clear fruit. During fermentation, the cellar team ensures a clean, slow process. This allows the full aromatic spectrum of strawberry, raspberry and blueberry to unfold, accompanied by fine herbal nuances. After fermentation, the young wine matures on the fine lees. This phase provides additional fullness, a creamy rounding and the silky texture on the palate. Occasional stirring of the lees lends more smoothness and integrates the acidity harmoniously. Maturation ...