Steinbuckel Riesling Großes Gewächs - Knipser

Steinbuckel Riesling Großes Gewächs - KnipserThe Knipser Steinbuckel Riesling is a Großes Gewächs in a class of its own. This top wine comes into the glass with bright platinum yellow and golden reflections. The initial nose reveals ripe aromas of mirabelle plums, peaches, ripe citrus, juicy yellow apple and some ethereal bergamot. Mineral nuances and a hint of mint and sage perfectly round out the bouquet of this noble grand cru from the Laumersheimer Steinbuckel. On the palate, the Große Gewächs from the Laumersheimer Steinbuckel presents itself immensely dense, firmly woven and exceptionally mineral. The present acidity provides freshness and length while the discreet, harmoniously woven residual sweetness guarantees body and juice. For all its power, this is never fat, but always well-tempered Grosses Gewächs from Knipser Vinification of the Steinbuckel Riesling Großes Gewächs from Knipser The grapes for this top Riesling from the Großer VDP site Laumersheimer Steinbuckel grow in the heart of the site, which is located directly next to a limestone quarry that is out of operation, slightly sloped to the south and well ventilated. After a selective hand harvest, 100% of the grapes, which are characterized by limestone, are vinified in traditional half-barrels (600l) and in large barrels of 1500 liters. Afterwards, the Große Gewächs Steinbuckel from Knipser is allowed to refine on the fine lees until July of the following year. Food recommendation for the Knipser Steinbuckel Riesling Großes Gewächs Enjoy this top Riesling from the Palatinate with veal, grilled or roasted local freshwater fish. Awards for the Steinbuckel Riesling Großes Gewächs Knipser Gault Millau 2019: 95 points for 2017 Weinwirtschaft 18/2018: 92 points for 2017 Vinum Weinguide 2019: 94 points for 2017 Falstaff: 93 points for 2017 Eichelmann: 91 points for 2017