Riesling
extra brut
sur lie 30
The fruits for this sparkling wine have been handpicked from vineyards in Martinsdorf in the month of September. Grapes are whole-bunch pressed and only the juice from primary pressing is used. The traditional method of bottle fermentation is being followed.
Brilliant yellow with golden hues in colour and fine sparkles, this wine opens with a fruity nose of apples and a subtle zest, quite playful in its multi-layered aromas. The mineral palate displays a creamy consistency which persists through an elegant long lingering finish.
In detail
| Vintage | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Varietal composition | Riesling |
| Vinification | Fermentation in steel tanks, undergoing malolactic fermentation. Second fermentation in bottles, remaining on lees for 36 months, disgorged in April 2019. |
| Aging sur lie | Minimum 30 month |
| Aging | 4-6 years |
| Alcohol | 12 % vol. |
| Residual sugar | 5 g/l |
| Acidity | 6,8 g/l |
| CO₂ | > 4bar |
| Closure | Natural cork |
What is “sur lie”?
“Sur lie” (french for “on the lees”) denotes the number of months the sparkling wine has aged before the lees were disgorged.
| Sur lie 18 | At least 18 months |
|---|---|
| Sur lie 30 | At least 30 months |
| Sur lie 50 | At least 50 months |
You can easily determine the aging sur lie by the color of the lozenges on the front label. Additionally the exact number of months is declared on the back label.
