Alte Reben Riesling - Markus Schneider

Alte Reben Riesling - Markus SchneiderMarkus Schneider's Alte Reben Riesling from the Palatinate reveals a bright, light yellow color in the glass. This young white wine also flatters the eye with green-yellow reflections. This single-varietal German wine displays wonderfully expressive notes of pineapple, perfumed rose, lemongrass and guava in the glass. These are joined by hints of pencil lead and sun-warmed rock. This wine delights with its elegantly dry flavor and was bottled with little residual sugar. This German wine enraptures naturally with all dryness with finest balance. Aroma does not necessarily need a lot of sugar. On the tongue, this balanced white wine is characterized by an incredibly melting texture. In the finish, this white wine from the wine-growing region of the Palatinate finally inspires with considerable length. Once again, hints of orange and pineapple appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the limestone and clay dominated soils are added. Vinification of the Schneider Alte Reben Riesling This balanced white wine from Germany is made from the Riesling grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in the Palatinate region. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into soils of clay, limestone and loess. The grapes for this white wine from Germany, when perfectly ripe, are harvested exclusively by hand . After the hand harvest, the grapes are quickly transferred to the press house. Here they are selected and carefully ground. Then fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After the end of fermentation, the Alte Reben Riesling can continue to harmonize on the fine lees for a few months.... Food recommendation for the Alte Reben Markus Schneider Riesling This German white wine is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine to cod with cucumber-mustard vegetables, pasta with sausage dumplings or spaghetti with caper-tomato sauce.