Riesling Via Saint Jacques 2019
Rhine basin - Alsace Riesling
Tasting notes
Appearance:
steady gold colour
Nose:
varietal aromas, with citrus notes, spices and pineapple.
Palate:
the acidity is frank. The final exhibits salty notes and is very aromatic.
Grape variety/varieties:
Riesling.
Harvest:
The crop is hand-harvested in 20kg boxes.
Soil:
Grapes come from blue schist soils from Villé.
Vinification:
Grapes are pressed for a long time(around 8 hours). And then the fermentation is initiated by natural yeasts in big casks.
Ageing:
The wine is aged in big casks for 10 months and the malolactic fermentation is achieved.
Alcohol content:
13