Ratings
high ratings from wine critics for balance of sweetness and acidity
Identity
| Producer | Weingut Georg Breuer |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Riesling |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | bright pale yellow |
| Aroma | apricot, apple, brioche, nutty, lightly roasted caramel notes |
| Palate | soft fullness, spicy acidity movement, longer mineral finish, elegant and fresh with creamy texture |
| Finish | longer mineral finish with a delicate balance of acidity and texture |
| Food Pairing | as aperitif at 8-10 °C, pairs well with marinated salmon, fish in light sauces, asparagus, omelet with salmon and fennel, wok vegetables with fish |
| Aging Potential | enjoyable now and in the next 5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.0 |
| Aging Process | aged more than seven years on lees (yeast sediment) |
| Fermentation | traditional method (classic bottle fermentation) with controlled temperature fermentation of base wines |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 90 to 160 meters above sea level (general Rheingau steep slopes) |
| Soil | stony loess soils with quartzite and shale layers |
| Vine Age | up to 55 years (general Rheingau steep slopes) |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | hand-picked grapes from steep south-facing vineyards in Rüdesheim |
Interesting facts
| Weingut Georg Breuer is a historic family winery founded in 1880 in Rheingau, Germany, known for high-quality Riesling wines and classic method sparkling wines aged extensively on lees. |