Bianka & Daniel Schmitt Furmint Frauenberg

Germany, Rheinhessen, Wonnegau, Frauenberg
Bottle
Ratings
94
Identity
Producer Bianka & Daniel Schmitt GbR
Vol 0.75
Grapes Furmint
Color white
Sweetness dry
Tasting
Color Desc Golden-yellow with a hint of amber
Aroma Quince, fresh apple, citrus zest, cool chalky minerality, orchard fruits, wild herbs, white spice, herbal spice, floral notes, dried yellow fruit, slight bitterness, lees-spice, complex herbal aromas
Palate Tight, stony, mineral, direct, powerful, layered, intense acidity, chiselled finish, salivating, fresh, complex, balanced, vibrant, textured, structured
Finish Complex finish with herbal spice, mineral persistence, chiselled and layered, long-lasting, animating, refreshing, and evolving over time
Food Pairing Pairs well with food, especially dishes that complement mineral and herbal notes; ideal as a table wine to extend conversations and justify a second bottle
Aging Potential High aging potential; develops beautifully over several hours and days when opened
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGH
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
Organic Yes
Biodynamic Yes
Aging Process Fermented and aged in 500L amphora
Fermentation Spontaneous fermentation on skins for about 1.5 days maceration
Terroir
Soil calcareous soils
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Selective hand harvest with short maceration (about 1.5 days)