Halbstück Riesling trocken - Knipser

Halbstück Riesling trocken - KnipserThe Halbstück Riesling from Knipser is a tribute to mature wines, it comes only after 4 years of bottle ripening at all on the market. In the glass, this exceptional Palatinate white wine comes with a fine golden yellow. The first nose shows ripe mirabelle plums, apricots and tropical nuances of pineapple and candied orange and lemon peel. With time, tart spicy notes of oak leaves, subtle oak nuances and mineral notes of chalk join in. On the palate, Knipser Halbstück Riesling is exceptionally tightly woven, with taut acidity and marked by a fresh, mineral style. This Riesling is a true revelation. Clear, precise, yet wonderfully aromatic and razor sharp. A hint of petrol and a delicate, but really gossamer extract sweetness carries into a tremendously long and mineral finish. Vinification of the Halbstück Riesling from Knipser The grapes for this top German Riesling from Knipser grow around Laumersheim. Attention is paid to a balanced selection of older vines from top sites. After harvesting, the grapes go to the press and the must finally into 600-liter wooden barrels made of Palatinate oak. These half-barrels are the true German barrel classic and provide an excellent balance of micro-oxidation and oak aromatics. After fermentation, Knipser Halbstück ages in barrel for another few months and finally in bottle for 4 full years. Food recommendation for the Knipser Halbstück Riesling Enjoy this matured top Riesling with veal, Vitello Tonnato or with freshwater fish such as trout or pike. Awards for Knipsers Riesling Halbstück Eichelmann: 89 points for 2016 Robert Parker: 93 points for 2012 Vinum: 17.5/20 points for 2012 Eichelmann: 92 points for 2009