Pettenthal Riesling GG - Weingut Schätzel

Pettenthal Riesling GG - Weingut SchätzelIn the glass, the Pettenthal Riesling GG from Weingut Schätzel offers a brilliantly shimmering light yellow color. In the glass, this white wine from Weingut Schätzel reveals aromas of apricots, quinces and gooseberries, complemented by mint/melissa. The Weingut Schätzel Pettenthal Riesling GG presents itself wonderfully dry to the wine connoisseur. This white wine is never coarse or austere, as you would expect from a wine. On the tongue, this light-footed white wine is characterized by an incredibly dense texture. Thanks to its vital fruit acidity, the Pettenthal Riesling GG is exceptionally fresh and lively on the palate. On the finish, this white wine from the Rheinhessen region impresses with its remarkable length. Once again, there are hints of gooseberry and quince. In the finish, mineral notes from the clay and slate-dominated soils are added. Vinification of Weingut Schätzel Pettenthal Riesling GG The basis for the elegant Pettenthal Riesling GG from Rheinhessen are grapes from the Riesling grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Rheinhessen. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into soils of slate and clay. The grapes for this white wine from Germany are harvested exclusively by hand at the time of optimum ripeness. After hand-picking, the grapes are quickly transported to the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. This is followed by fermentation in large oak barrels at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by maturation for several months in oak barrels. Dining recommendation for the Pettenthal Riesling GG from Weingut Schätzel Ideally, drink this white wine from Germany well chilled at 8 - 10°C as an accompaniment to wok vegetables with fish, banana trifle in a glass or omelette with salmon and fennel. Awards for the Pettenthal Riesling GG from Weingut Schätzel