Forster Ungeheuer Riesling 2023
Forster Ungeheuer Riesling 2023
QbA Pfalz, Dr. Bürklin-Wolf, 750 ml
Giant Riesling
- Vines over 40 years old on just 0.9 hectares – a wine with great character from a top vineyard.
- An intense bouquet with notes of flint and yellow stone fruits; vibrant and full of energy on the palate.
- Perfect with fish and poultry – or enjoyed on its own, savoured sip by sip.
Description
Vines over 40 years old, grown on just 0.9 hectares at the foot of the Haardt Mountains, produce this characterful Riesling. It impresses right from the nose with distinct flint, yellow stone fruits, and a hint of exotic aromas. On the palate, it is lively and precise: citrus notes, juicy lime, and a pronounced salty-mineral freshness blend into a powerful, harmonious whole. The wine’s immense density and energy live up to its name—«monstrously» intense yet perfectly balanced. Whether enjoyed on its own, savored sip by sip, or as a stylish accompaniment to delicate fish and poultry dishes, this Riesling promises an unforgettable culinary experience.
Attributes
| Grape variety: | Riesling |
| Producer: | Dr. Bürklin-Wolf / Fam. Bürklin |
| Origin: | Germany / Pfalz / Wachenheim |
| Other vintages: | 2022 2020 |
| Label: | Vegan, Certified organic or biodynamic wine |
| Ripening potential: | 3 to 15 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 12 to 14 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Baked egli fillets with tartare sauce, Succulent chicken breast with cream sauc, Mushroom ragout |
| Vinification: | soft pressing, fermentation at low temperatures, fermentation in wooden barrel |
| Harvest: | hand-picking with simultaneous grape sel, in small boxes |
| Maturation: | in large wooden barrel/foudre |
| Bottling: | filtration |
| 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.
