Schiefer Riesling trocken - Van Volxem

Schiefer Riesling trocken - Van VolxemIn the glass, the Schiefer Riesling from Van Volxem presents a brilliant shimmering light yellow color. The first nose of Schiefer Riesling flatters with nuances of kumquats, limes and quinces. The fruity components of the bouquet are joined by more fruity-balsamic nuances. The Van Volxem Schiefer Riesling presents itself to the wine lover wonderfully dry. This white wine never appears coarse or meager, as one might expect from a wine in the high quality wine range. On the tongue, this light-footed white wine is characterized by an incredibly crisp texture. On the finish, this youthful from the Saar wine-growing region finally delights with considerable length. There are again hints of mirabelle and lime. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the soils dominated by silicate rock and slate join in. Vinification of the Van Volxem Schiefer Riesling The basis for the elegant Schiefer Riesling from Saar are grapes from the Riesling grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in the Saar. The vines here dig their roots deep into soils of slate and silicate rock. The grapes for this white wine from Germany are harvested, at the time of optimal ripeness, exclusively by hand . After harvesting, the grapes are immediately transferred to the press house. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. At the end of fermentation, the Schiefer Riesling is allowed to further harmonize on the fine lees for a few months. Food recommendation for the Schiefer Riesling from Van Volxem This German wine is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine to baked sheep cheese parcels, pasta with sausage dumplings or pumpkin casserole.