Schloss Johannisberg Riesling QbA Yellow Seal Feinherb 2019
Schloss Johannisberg in the Rheingau is a Landmark and meeting point of culture and wine growing. A top-ranking 35 ha single vineyard wine estate and a monument to the history of wine. Schloss Johannisberg is the oldest Riesling-Estate of the world (100% Riesling since 1720). It is the home of the quality designations for German wine, especially for Spatlese (late harvest - invented in 1775) but also for Auslese (selected harvest - in 1787) and Eiswein (wine from frozen grapes - in 1858). The wines have gained their reputation as belonging to the finest produced in Germany. Their elegance, fruit and flavour delight the connoisseur and consumer alike.
Vinification
Limited yields, selected harvesting by hand, pressed in whole clusters followed by slow, long cool fermentation.
Viticulture
Traditional guyout training
Tasting Note
A fragrant, fruity bouquet of lemon and peach. Fuller on the palate, off dry, peachy, crisp acidity and a long finish
Everyday Serving Suggestion
Chicken or fish dishes with a spicy element; fresh prawns or oysters.
Country / Region / Appellation
DE / Rheingau / Rheingau
Winemaker
Hans Kessler
Additional Resources:
http://www.schloss-johannisberg.de/