Zilliken Riesling trocken
Vintage: 2012
AP. No.: 15-13
Soil: Devonian slate and diabase
Harvest Method: 100% hand-picked
Origin of Grapes: 100% estate grown
Vinification: 100% in neutral Fuder barrels
Style: dry
Tasting Notes:
The bouquet intoxicates with notes of cherry blossom, grapefruit and lime peel. The palate awakes memories of white peach, green apple and grapefruit bound together with a gentle citrus web. Grippy with a long finish.
The unique combination of devonian slate and diabase lend this Riesling a freshness and distinctive minerality.
The elegant acidity and fine slate smokiness ensure a playful liveliness.
Serving Suggestions:
An ideal, refreshing summer sipper or on its own as an aperitif. Also terrific with light dishes or fish.
Analyses:
Alcohol: 12% vol
Residual Sugar: 8.9 g/l
Total Acidity: 7.8 g/l
Top 5 ranking in the Berlin Gutsweintrophy 2013