Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Auslese - Weinhaus Steffen

With the Weinhaus Steffen Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Auslese comes a first-class white wine into the swirled glass. In this it presents a wonderfully brilliant, light yellow color. This single varietal German wine presents wonderfully expressive notes of apple, quince, jasmine and perfume rose in the glass. These are joined by hints of sun-warmed rock and forest floor.

On the tongue, this light-footed white wine is characterized by an incredibly silky and dense texture. Due to its vital fruit acidity, the Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Auslese presents itself impressively fresh and lively on the palate. The final of this white wine from the Mosel wine-growing region, which has good aging potential, finally convinces with good reverberation. The finish is also accompanied by mineral facets of the slate-dominated soils.

Vinification of the Weinhaus Steffen Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Auslese

The basis for the elegant Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Auslese from the Moselle are grapes from the Riesling grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in the Moselle. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into soils of slate. At the time of optimal ripeness, the grapes for the Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Auslese are harvested exclusively by hand without the help of coarse and less selective machines. After the harvest, the grapes are immediately taken to the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully milled. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally bottled.

Food recommendation for the Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Auslese from Weinhaus Steffen

This white wine from Germany is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to spinach gratin with almonds, cod with cucumber-mustard vegetables or potato pan with salmon.

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