Schiefer Riesling trocken - Weingut Villa Huesgen

Schiefer Riesling trocken - Weingut Villa HuesgenIn the glass, the slate Riesling from the Weingut Villa Huesgen exhibits a brilliantly shimmering pale-yellow color. With a little time in the glass, this white wine from Germany reveals wonderfully expressive aromas of apricot, lemon, and mirabelle plum, rounded off by additional fruity nuances. The Weingut Villa Huesgen Slate Riesling presents itself to the wine enthusiast as pleasantly dry. This white wine never appears coarse or austere, as one might expect from a wine in the high-quality wine range. On the finish, this youthful wine from the Mosel region impresses with a beautiful length. Once again, hints of apricot and lemon are noticeable. In the aftertaste, mineral notes from the slate and weathered rock-dominated soils add to the complexity. Vinification of Weingut Villa Huesgen Slate Riesling This wine clearly emphasizes a single grape variety, namely Riesling. For this wonderfully elegant single-varietal wine from Weingut Villa Huesgen, only first-class grape material was harvested. The vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow in soils composed of slate and weathered rock along the Mosel. After the harvest, the grapes are quickly transferred to the pressing house. Here, they are sorted and gently crushed. Subsequently, fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the Slate Riesling can harmonize further on the fine lees for several months. Food pairing recommendations for Weingut Villa Huesgen Slate Riesling This German wine works perfectly as an accompanying wine for a variety of dishes but is also a delight enjoyed on its own.