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2022 Weingut Schatzel Fuchs Riesling, Rheinhessen, Germany
$125.00
- Terroir: From a small section of the Hipping GG vineyard, on the hill of Roter Hang. East-facing on a steep slope, with red slate.
- Viticulture: Certified organic, biodynamic practices, regenerative.
- Vinification: Grapes are foot-crushed and macerated for about 3 days. Pressed for 12 or more hours. Ambient yeast fermentation. Laissez-faire malolactic conversion. Aged for 35 months on the lees in barrels under flor. No fining, no filtration. Bottled without added SO2.
- Etymology: Fuchs, pronounced âfooksâ, means fox.
Specs
- Country Germany
- Region Rheinhessen
- Style White Wine
- Producer Weingut Schatzel
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Riesling
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Fresh Seafood, Crunchy Greens, Meaty Fish
- Characteristics No Sulfur, Dressed to Impress, Flexes w/ Food
- This item is not eligible for discount.
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