Forster Pechstein Riesling 2023
QbA Pfalz, Dr. Bürklin-Wolf, 750 ml
Volcanic precision
- Powerful yet elegant – Pechstein Riesling of volcanic origin.
- Smoky and mineral, with juicy citrus notes, a distinctive freshness and a long finish.
- Serve with grilled fish, mussels and chips, or classic asparagus with hollandaise sauce.
Description
The Pechstein vineyard owes its name to the high proportion of black volcanic basalt – and this is precisely what is reflected in the glass. On the nose, there are smoky, stony notes, accompanied by subtle hints of citrus and fresh herbs. On the palate, this Riesling presents itself as a compact powerhouse: precise, focused and full of energy. Juicy citrus fruit meets a striking salty-mineral structure, underpinned by impressive freshness and an almost endless finish. With a little air, it opens up increasingly and reveals, alongside its powerful character, an elegant, surprisingly accessible side. Perfect with grilled or pan-fried fish, moules et frites, classic asparagus with hollandaise sauce or ‘Pastetli’ with morel cream sauce.
Attributes
| Grape variety: | Riesling |
| Producer: | Dr. Bürklin-Wolf / Fam. Bürklin |
| Origin: | Germany / Pfalz / Mariengarten (Forst) |
| Other vintages: | 2022 2021 |
| Label: | Vegan, Certified organic or biodynamic wine |
| Ripening potential: | 2 to 15 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 12 to 14 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Grilled fish, Moules à la marinière, Fresh water fish with cream sauce, Asparagus specialities |
| Volume: | 12.5 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Dr. Bürklin-Wolf / Fam. Bürklin
Riesling
The cold-weather king
The Riesling is the flagship of the German wine industry. It grows from north to south in all growing areas. It is also comfortable in the neighbouring Alsace region and in Austria. Its specialty is being vinified to a variety of degrees of sweetness, from bone-dry wines to ice wine. Moreover, thanks to its spirited acidity, it ages better than many reds. The typical Riesling smells of citrus, peach and apricot, shows hints of flint, and with maturity develops an idiosyncratic petrol note. It reflects its terroir like hardly any other white variety. Thus, it often gets fuller and more aromatic in Austria than in Germany. In Alsace, in turn, it has a particular mineral taste. Riesling is a wonderful culinary companion. It fits well not only with fish and shellfish, but also takes the heaviness from hearty meals. And with a fine sweetness and acidity balance, it works wonders for Asian cuisine.
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
Germany – Into the elite the hard way
Sitting in the heart of Europe, the hilly, lake-dotted landscape of Germany provides ideal, fertile soil for the most diverse vine varieties. From Albalonga to Zweigelt, over 140 different grape varieties are grown on about 100,000 acres, cared for by nearly 50,000 vintners. Most of these vintners are young, modern, internationally trained, inquisitive and urbane. It is hardly surprising, then, that German wine has a good reputation well beyond the country's borders.
