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Description

Schieferkopf: fine wines from the Rhine basin, in Alsace and in Germany. Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Silvaner… the most authentic
expression of the grape varieties and terroirs. Seven revelations, including three Alsace Riesling AOC single vineyard selections
and wines from the German wine regions of Baden, Franken and Pfalz.

Grape Variety

Riesling.

Soil

Granitic and arkose sandy surface. Granitic subsoil.

Harvesting

Harvest by hand with sorting of the grapes.

Vinification

Grapes are pressed for a long time (around 8 hours). And then the fermentation is initiated by natural yeasts in big casks.

Maturing

In stainless steel vats on the fine lees for 12 months.

Tasting

Colour: light golden yellow, green tints.

Nose: both fruity and floral. Citrus-like, Mirabelle-plum and orange blossom notes.

Palate: taut, mineral structure, lovely roundness. A fresh, nearly saline, wine. Very long finish.

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