Portugieser Weissherbst - Rotwild

The Rotwild Portugieser Weissherbst from the hand of Peter Mertes from Rheinhessen shows a brilliant ruby-red color in the glass. On the nose, this rosé wine from Peter Mertes presents all kinds of papayas, guavas, Galia melon, star fruit, and mangoes.

Peter Mertes Rotwild Portugieser Weissherbst presents itself to the connoisseur as wonderfully dry. This rosé wine never appears coarse or austere, as one might expect from a wine beyond the 4-euro mark. Rotwild Portugieser Weissherbst can rightly be described as exceptionally fruit-driven and velvety, as it was vinified with a wonderfully sweet flavor profile. On the palate, the texture of this light-footed rosé wine is delightfully delicate. Thanks to its present acidity, Rotwild Portugieser Weissherbst appears wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate. The finish of this rosé wine from the Rheinhessen winegrowing region ultimately delights with a lovely aftertaste.

Vinification of Peter Mertes Rotwild Portugieser Weissherbst

The elegant Rotwild Portugieser Weissherbst from Germany is a varietal wine made from the Blauer Portugieser grape. After the grape harvest, the grapes are brought to the press house as quickly as possible. There they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. After fermentation, the wine matures for several months on the fine lees before it is finally bottled. After the wine is finished, Rotwild Portugieser Weissherbst is gently harmonized.

Food recommendation for Peter Mertes Rotwild Portugieser Weissherbst

Ideally, enjoy this rosé wine from Germany well chilled at 8–10°C as an accompanying wine with fried trout with ginger and pear, chickpea curry, or spinach gratin with almonds.

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