Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese
75 cl
This is by far the most famous and internationally renowned vineyard site on the Mosel combining elgegance and a vast spectrum of aromas. Vines sit on mostly southern-facing slopes. Aromas of ripe grapefruit, orange and lime combined with an intense minerality.
This is by far the most famous and internationally renowned vineyard site on the Mosel combining elgegance and a vast spectrum of aromas. Vines sit on mostly southern-facing slopes. Aromas of ripe grapefruit, orange and lime combined with an intense minerality.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Very enticing on the nose with aromas of freshly baked bread, summer hay, lemon, lime and pineapple. |
Palate | Medium dry and medium bodied with good but not racy acidity. Delicious ripe flavours of pineapple, crystalised dried fruits, mango, red apples and citrus peel. Lots of complexity and ripe fruit flavours. Forget about the low alcohol, this is all about fruit and delicately balanced sweetness and acidity. |
Colour | Pale lemon in colour |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75 cl |
Grape Variety | Riesling |
Alcohol % | 8.5 |
Estate/Producer | Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier |
Country | Germany |
Vintage | 2012 |
Closure | Cork |
Serving Suggestion | |
Serving Suggestion | Seafood, sushi, scallpos with ham, white meat |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
Restaurant Wine | 4 of 5 Points |
Tasting Panel | 92 Points ‘Known for their slate-driven qualities, the Rieslings produced along Germany's famed Mosel River are among the best in the world when it comes to minerality. But the best of the best is the Scharzhofberger Vineyard holding, one of the most famed along the Mosel (Saar), where elegant wines with tremendous balance burst forth from the weathered grey slate soil. Championing the potential of Scharzhofberger Riesling, Bischöfliche Weingüter's grapes ripen to perfection on steep south-facing slopes, resulting in a rich, ripe Riesling that's as perfect as it is powerful. With great ageing potential, this complex Riesling is a majestic representation of the Mosel/Saar terroir - a true classic.’ |
Wine Enthusiast | 91 Points |