Steinberger Zehntstück Riesling Crescentia - Kloster Eberbach

Pale, bright straw yellow with silvery reflections in the glass, brilliant and clear, with fine streaks forming on the rim. On the nose, precise Riesling aromas: cool citrus zest, ripe peach, hints of green grass and a striking mineral note reminiscent of wet slate and fine sand. A touch of white blossoms and subtle herbal spice add extra tension and depth.

On the palate, taut and linear, with a crisp texture and vibrant, finely chiselled acidity. The flavour is dry and focused: juicy lemon, juicy vineyard peach, accompanied by clearly defined minerality, like a cool stone after a summer rain. The elegance of the Rheingau style comes to the fore, carried by a very precise, slender structure.

The body shows as medium-weight, yet filigree and extremely focused. The fresh acidity gives the wine radiance and length without ever seeming sharp. Tannin appears only in the finest trace, almost only noticeable as a gentle grip on the palate, which makes the wine seem silky and at the same time powerful. The finish is long and clear, with citrus notes, salty minerality and an elegant, cool finale.

The Riesling variety from the traditional Rheingau growing region is presented here in a strongly characterful interpretation. The legendary Steinberger vineyard with the Zehntstück site delivers grapes of particular precision and expressiveness. The interplay of clay, sand and slate forms the basis for the distinctive minerality and the clear, classic Old World style.

• Colour: pale straw yellow, brilliant clarity
• Aromas: green grass, lemon, peach, minerality, subtle herbs
• Flavour: dry, taut, citrus-fresh, mineral
• Texture: crisp, precise, silky on the palate
• Finish: long, cool, citrus-driven

1. Grape variety: Riesling, single-varietal
2. Origin: Rheingau, VDP.Erste Lage Steinberger Zehntstück
3. Vinification: stainless steel tank for maximum clarity and freshness
4. Style: Old World, classic, elegant and mineral

Steinberger Zehntstück Riesling Crescentia - Kloster Eberbach unites cool precision, delicate fruit and firm minerality into a white wine of great finesse. The traditional signature of the Hessische Staatsweingüter meets modern cellar technology that highlights the origin with crystal clarity.

Production of Steinberger Zehntstück Riesling Crescentia from Kloster Eberbach

The Steinberg ranks among the most famous vineyards of the Rheingau. In the Zehntstück parcel, a unique microclimate meets characterful soils of clay, sand and slate. The vines enjoy optimum sunshine, while cool nights preserve the freshness and fruit aromas in the Riesling. The nearby Rhine has a balancing effect on temperature and lends additional aromatic complexity to the grapes.

The deep clay soils provide structure, the sand loosens the earth and ensures fine elegance, while the slate shapes the distinctive minerality. This combination forms the foundation for the clear, linear style of the wine. The vines root deeply and thus transport the character of the site directly into the glass.

The harvest is carried out selectively by hand. Only the best grapes, fully developed in aroma, are placed in the crates, bunch by bunch. Even in the vineyard, a strict pre-selection takes place in order to capture the typical Steinberger character without distraction. Gentle hand-picking avoids pressure marks, preserves the freshness of the berries and ensures immaculate must in the cellar.

In the winery, the must follows a deliberately straightforward path. After gentle pressing and careful pre-clarification, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. This type of vinification preserves the bell-clear fruit aromas and the fine herbal spice of the Riesling. Stainless steel transports the origin unadulterated and underlines the cool, taut style. The result is a wine with clear contours, precise acidity and radiant freshness.

Maturation on the fine lees adds additional creaminess and complexity without overshadowing the transparency of the aromatics. Light yeast notes combine with the mineral tension of the site and ensure a harmonious transition from the first sip to the long finish. The final maturation in the classic Schlegel bottle perfectly rounds off the elegant appearance.

The Hessische Staatsweingüter Kloster Eberbach stand for a long monastic tradition and one of Germany’s most important Riesling competences. The house style focuses on clarity, fidelity to origin and timeless elegance. Every vintage of Steinberger Zehntstück Riesling Crescentia - Kloster Eberbach reflects this aspiration: precise fruit, expressive minerality and a stylish, classic appearance.

Serving recommendations for Steinberger Zehntstück Riesling Crescentia from Kloster Eberbach

This Riesling accompanies light-coloured and delicate dishes in a particularly harmonious way. The firm acidity and juicy fruit structure offer an exciting counterpoint to fine aromas from the kitchen without overpowering them.

• Ideal with delicate fish dishes, such as steamed cod or trout
• Excellent with light poultry, poultry terrines or fine veal medallions
• Suitable for Asian-inspired dishes with gentle spiciness and citrus accents
• Stylish with fresh summer salads, vegetable variations or asparagus dishes

As a companion to festive occasions, Steinberger Zehntstück Riesling Crescentia - Kloster Eberbach reveals its full class. At weddings it lends elegance to the reception, as a Pentecost wine it accompanies festive menus, and at a romantic dinner it subtly underscores refined moments of enjoyment. At a picnic in the countryside its freshness brings lively lightness, and as a summer wine it shines on the terrace and balcony until late in the evening.

The optimum serving temperature is between 8 and 10 °C in a white wine glass. At this temperature, the wine shows its radiant citrus fruit, the delicate peach notes and the minerality most clearly. The wine is appealing in its youth with vibrant freshness and precise acidity. A few years of bottle ageing in a cool, dark cellar add extra depth and more complex aromas, such as riper fruit notes and even finer nuances of herbs and minerality.

As a classic Old World white wine from a VDP.Erste Lage origin, Steinberger Zehntstück Riesling Crescentia is a stylish gift for connoisseurs and an ideal introduction to the world of Rheingau Rieslings. Its clear structure, crisp texture and long finish invite focused enjoyment and inspire ever new combinations with light dishes. In this way, it creates a white wine moment that stays in the memory for a long time.

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