Steillage Riesling trocken - Weinhaus Steffen

Steillage Riesling trocken - Weinhaus SteffenWith the wine house Steffen Steillage Riesling comes a first-class white wine into the swirled glass. In this it shows a wonderfully brilliant, light yellow color. The first nose of Steillage Riesling flatters with notes of plums, morello cherries and lemongrass. The fruity aspects of the bouquet are joined by more fruity-balsamic nuances. This dry white wine from Weinhaus Steffen is just right for purists who like it absolutely dry. The Steillage Riesling is already quite close to this, it was pressed with just 8.4 grams of residual sugar. On the tongue, this light-footed white wine is characterized by an incredibly balanced texture. Due to its concise fruit acidity, the Steillage Riesling presents itself impressively fresh and lively on the palate. The finale of this white wine from the wine-growing region of the Mosel finally impresses with good reverberation. The finish is also accompanied by mineral notes of the slate-dominated soils. Vinification of the Steillage Riesling from Weinhaus Steffen The basis for the elegant Steillage Riesling from the Mosel are grapes from the Riesling grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in the Mosel. The vines here dig their roots deep into soils of slate. The grapes for this white wine from Germany, at the time of optimal ripeness, are harvested exclusively by hand. After the harvest, the grapes reach the press house by the fastest route. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally drawn off. Food recommendation for the Weinhaus Steffen Steillage Riesling This white wine from Germany is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine to omelet with salmon and fennel, roasted trout with ginger pear or asparagus salad with quinoa.