Ratings
92/100 (Wineanorak for similar Riesling wines by Bianka and Daniel Schmitt)
Awards
3rd place I.I - Prestige Riesling Sekt category (2017 vintage)
Identity
| Producer | Weingut Bianka und Daniel Schmitt GbR |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | Deutscher Sekt |
| Grapes | 100% Riesling |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | brut nature |
Tasting
| Color Desc | bright, clear white with fine perlage |
| Aroma | stony scent combined with peach, buckthorn berry, mirabelle plum, lime, grapefruit, nutmeg, and minerality |
| Palate | elegant, fresh acidity, complex minerality, creamy texture, vibrant citrus and stone fruit flavors, balanced and lively |
| Finish | long, dry, mineral-driven finish with a fine, salty, and refreshing character |
| Food Pairing | pairs well with seafood, shellfish, fatty fish, soft goat cheeses, and as an aperitif |
| Aging Potential | drink now or within a few years for best freshness |
| Serving Glassware | flute or tulip-shaped sparkling wine glass |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 11.5 |
| Total Acidity | 7.80 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 1.60 |
| Aging Process | 12 months in large oak casks (base wine), then 24 months bottle aging |
| Fermentation | spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, no filtration, no added sulfur |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 170 - 250 m |
| Soil | limestone, loess, flint, clay |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Hand-picked, selected grapes |
Interesting facts
| Winery has been in family for over 230 years; biodynamic farming since 2012; natural winemaking with no stainless steel; Demeter certified; long bottle aging for sparkling wines |
Logistics
| Cork | sparkling wine closure (nature) |