Ratings
87
Awards
Mundus Vini Bronze Medal 2021 vintage
Identity
| Producer | Weingut Bianka und Daniel Schmitt |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | 100% Riesling |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | pale, straw-yellow color |
| Aroma | intense aromas of ripe peaches, green apples, citrus blossoms, subtle mineral undertone, gentle apricot, lemon zest |
| Palate | crisp and refreshing palate with perfect harmony of sweetness and acidity, flavors of orchard fruits and characteristic hint of petrol |
| Finish | balanced finish with bright acidity and a clean, refreshing aftertaste |
| Food Pairing | pairs well with spicy cuisines such as Thai or Indian, seafood including grilled shrimp and sushi, and complements a wide range of dishes |
| Aging Potential | drink now or keep; ages gracefully |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 11.5 |
| Aging Process | 9 months maturation on gross lees in 5000 L used oak casks |
| Fermentation | Ambient fermentation in stainless steel tanks and barriques using only indigenous yeasts, malolactic conversion occurs |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 170 - 250 m |
| Soil | limestone, loess, flint, clay |
| Harvest Type | manual harvest |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes harvested in the cool early morning, handled carefully to avoid bruising, destemmed and macerated on skins for 7 days. |
Interesting facts
| Produced by young passionate winemakers Bianka and Daniel Schmitt, practicing biodynamic farming with low intervention and no added sulphites. |