Silvaner 2021
Rhine basin - Franken Allemagne

Tasting notes
Appearance:
pale yellow, green tints.
Nose:
floral notes (acacia) on the first nose, then the wine opens up and reveals fruitier notes (quince, peach).
Palate:
broad and supple on entry, with medium acidity. The palate is structured by aromatic freshness. Notes of white flowers on the finish.
Sommelier's advice: Schieferkopf brings you a new interpretation of the Sylvaner. This wine comes from the Sylvaner’s traditional region of production with writtings dated back from 1665. It is best appreciated with choucroute (sauerkraut) or a tarte flambée.
Grape variety/varieties:
Sylvaner (written Silvaner in German).
Soil:
Harvesting by machine in the mornings.
Vinification:
Direct pressing (pneumatic pressing). Cold static settling followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled (16-20 °C) stainless steel vats.
Ageing:
In stainless steel vat on fine lees for 3 months.
Alcohol content:
11.5