ST #27 Barrique Chardonnay - Weinhaus Gebrüder Steffen

ST #27 Barrique Chardonnay - Weinhaus Gebrüder SteffenIn the glass, the ST #27 Barrique Chardonnay from Steffen Brothers presents a brilliantly shimmering golden yellow color. Poured into a white wine glass, this white wine from the Old World shows wonderfully expressive aromas of Gallia melon, quince, pink grapefruit and Nashi pear, rounded off by brittle, roasted hazelnut and walnut contributed by aging in wooden barrels. On the palate, the ST #27 Barrique Chardonnay from Weinhaus Gebrüder Steffen opens wonderfully aromatic, fruit-driven and balanced. On the tongue, this light-bodied white wine is characterized by an incredibly dense texture. Due to the balanced fruit acid, the ST #27 Barrique Chardonnay flatters with a velvety mouthfeel, without lacking freshness at the same time. In the finish, this white wine from the wine-growing region of the Moselle finally inspires with considerable length. Again, hints of grapefruit and apple appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the limestone-dominated soils join in. Vinification of the ST #27 Barrique Chardonnay from Weinhaus Gebrüder Steffen The elegant ST #27 from Germany is a single-varietal wine, pressed from the Chardonnay grape variety. The grapes grow in optimal conditions on the Moselle River. The vines here dig their roots deep into soils of limestone. The berries for this white wine from Germany, after ensuring optimal ripeness, are harvested exclusively by hand. After the harvest, the grapes immediately reach the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After the completion of fermentation, the ST #27 Barrique Chardonnay can further harmonize for several months in wooden barrels. Food recommendation for the ST #27 Barrique Chardonnay from Weinhaus Gebrüder Steffen This German white wine is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to Thai cucumber salad, pasta with sausage dumplings or spicy curry with lamb.