Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling trocken - Günther Steinmetz

The Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling from Günther Steinmetz on the Mosel shows a brilliant, light yellow color in the glass. The bouquet of this white wine from the Moselle region delights with hints of grapefruit, lime, pomelo and kumquat. If we trace the aromatics further, sun-warmed rocks and forest floor come into play.

This dry white wine from Günther Steinmetz is perfect for purists who like it absolutely dry. On the tongue, this light-bodied white wine is characterized by an incredibly crisp texture. In the finish, this storable white wine from the wine-growing region of the Mosel finally inspires with considerable length. Again, hints of lime and pink grapefruit appear. In the aftertaste, mineral notes of the slate-dominated soils join in.

Vinification of the Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling by Günther Steinmetz

The elegant Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling from Germany is a single-varietal wine, pressed from the Riesling grape variety. In the Moselle region, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on soils of slate. What is unusual about the origin of this white wine from Günther Steinmetz is the fact that the grapes in Piesport grow on stone terraces. This traditional way of vineyard management is unfortunately very costly and time-consuming and therefore rarely found anymore. The grapes for this white wine from Germany, after ensuring optimal ripeness, are harvested exclusively by hand . After the hand harvest, the grapes reach the winery by the fastest route. Here they are sorted and carefully broken up. Then fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is followed by aging for several months in oak barrels.

Food recommendation for the Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling by Günther Steinmetz

This German white wine is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfect as a companion to fruity endive salad, leek tortilla or potato pan with salmon.

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