Tasting note
Mandelpfad Grosses Gewächs ('Almond Path' Grand Cru) is a Riesling from the 'Heavenly' section of the vineyard, it balances generosity and creamy dryness. Aromas of honeycomb, vanilla, passion fruit. Rich palate with textured layers, intricate structure, and a long, fine finish.
Viticulture
The grapes come exclusively from the Mandelpfad vineyard. The name means 'almond path' and refers to the famous almond trees in the area. The vineyard is sheltered and south-facing with deep loess and limestone soils, giving excellent ripening for fuller-bodied wines.
Vinification
The grapes are de-stemmed, crushed and pneumatically pressed. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks for 30 days at a temperature of 19 degrees C. The wine is then bottled after a further 7 months in a mixture of stainless steel and 600L traditional Halbstück barrels.
Food Match
Fish, white meats and poultry. It would go exceptionally well with goose.