Bernkasteler Graben Riesling Grand Cru dry Magnum

Tasting Notes

A highly elegant, almost radiant wine.Fine herbal spice, fresh hay, flint,aromas of fully ripeapricot, grapefruit and honeydew melon, and a hint of fennel. This wine exudes a perfect harmony with itselegant minerality, thetartwood notesand the invigorating acidity,which is underlaid with a delicate saltiness towards the end.

Food Recommendation

Pairsexceptionallywell with Asian cuisine,all varieties of sushi,also with seafood, and perfectly with curry dishes.

Growing Region and Climate

The Bernkasteler Graben is located in close proximity to the famousBerncastelerDoctorsite. Ancient Riesling vines grow here on deep slate soils with a slope of almost 60%. This produces highly elegant, finessed and fruit-driven wines that are particularly memorable in the off-dry to sweet range. The Moselle climate is one of the warmest in Germany, and the proximity to the river provides excellent conditions for viticulture. The slate soils of the steep, sun-drenched slopes store heat and release it to the vines at night, largely preventing frost.

Processing and Vinification

Intense selection in the vineyard andhand harvestingwere carried out for this Spätlese. The grapes were lightly crushed in the tubs in the vineyard to allow for a longer maceration period. Whole cluster pressing took approximately 24 hours. The wine was fermented without any added yeasts or enzymes in aDoppelstückfass (2400liters)over several months. Afterwards, it rested on thefine leesfor at least 3 months to gain complexity and stability.