Kallstadter Saumagen Riesling 2020
QbA Pfalz, Rings, 750 ml
Description
This "Grand Cru" flourishes at the prime vineyard "Saumagen" in Kallstadt. With substantial yellow fruitiness, a scent of meadow herbs and a certain mineral coolness, this Riesling beguiles in the nose already. On the palate it is powerful and multi-faceted. Elegant yet full-bodied, it dances over the taste buds, playing with notes of ripe yellow fruits, refreshing lime and a pleasant salty vein. A finish that irresistibly invites the next sip.
Attributes
| Grape variety: | Riesling |
| Producer: | Rings |
| Origin: | Germany / Pfalz |
| Other vintages: | 2021 |
| Label: | Vegan, Certified organic or biodynamic wine |
| Ripening potential: | 2 to 10 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 10 to 12 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Mild Asian dishes, Fresh water fish with cream sauce, Scaloppine di vitello al limone, Hot vegetable curries |
| Volume: | 12.5 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Pfalz
Pfalz: Riesling meets Burgundy
Palatine winemakers manage the feat of vinifying top-tier crus from both white and red varieties. In addition, Riesling presents the same class here as Chardonnay and other Burgundy varieties. This versatility at high quality levels makes Germany’s second-largest wine region a trove of discoveries of all kinds. Tranquil winegrowing towns with a diverse range of culinary offerings and hotels make the Palatinate region a perfect wine travel destination.
Germany
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