Ratings
WS 92
Identity
| Producer | Fritz Haag |
| Year | 2022 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | QbA |
| Grapes | 100% Riesling |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | white gold color |
| Aroma | Notes of lime, green apple, pear, citrus, peach blossom, white blossom, and flinty minerality with hints of baby powder, ginger, white pepper, and pineapple |
| Palate | Medium-bodied with bright, zesty acidity; flavors of tart lime, green apple, ginger, stony minerality, and delicate texture with ultra-fine fruitiness |
| Finish | Dry and refreshing finish with a moderately long spicy aftertaste and lingering minerality |
| Food Pairing | seafood, fall foods, light salads, grilled chicken, fresh shellfish |
| Serving Temp | 8–10°C |
| Aging Potential | Good aging potential due to vibrant acidity and minerality |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
AVERAGE
Enology
| ABV % | 11.5 |
| Sugar (g/l) | dry (low residual sugar) |
| Aging Process | Fermented spontaneously in large wooden barrels and stainless steel tanks |
| Fermentation | Spontaneous fermentation in large wooden barrels and stainless steel tanks |
Terroir
| Soil | slate |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes harvested by hand, often in several stages to pick optimal ripeness |
Interesting facts
| Historic family winery since 1605 in Mosel Valley; vineyards on steep slate soils; known for elegant Rieslings with great aging potential |