Ratings
Highly praised by experts; described as a signature Riesling with great finesse and energy.
Identity
| Producer | Georg Breuer |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | QbA |
| Grapes | 100% Riesling |
| Color | white |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | medium gold yellow |
| Aroma | Complex and dense aroma with pronounced stony minerality, citrus, lemon grass, apple, yellow stone fruit, peach, apricot, physalis, floral notes, rose petals, saffron, smoky slate, warm smoke, petrol, grapefruit, quince, and terpene spice. |
| Palate | Slim, compact structure with concentrated and complex dense extract, firm mineral core, perfectly integrated confident acidity, fine-grained phenolics, energetic and long with clarity and precision. |
| Finish | Impressively long with a mineral finish, showing depth, radiance, and a clear mineral character. |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with oysters, scallops, sashimi, roasted char, asparagus with hollandaise sauce, and aged goat cheese. |
| Aging Potential | Excellent aging potential, recommended to age until at least 2045. |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 11.5 |
| Total Acidity | 3.90 |
| Sugar (g/l) | 3.90 |
| Aging Process | Spontaneous fermentation and aging in large, used wooden barrels (Fuder). No fining or filtration. |
| Fermentation | ambient yeast fermentation, spontaneous |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 160-200 m |
| Soil | slate and quartzite soils with loess-loam |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | The grapes are carefully hand harvested from steep slopes with up to 50% inclination, south-facing vineyards. |
Interesting facts
| Named after wild rose hedges growing on the rocky outcrops of the vineyard. Released as a 'late release' to ensure optimal development. |
Logistics
| Cork | natural cork |