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2019 Dr. Burklin-Wolf Ruppertsberger Gaisbohl G.C. Riesling, Pfalz, Germany
$89.99
Variety: Riesling
Region: Pfalz
Vineyard: Gaisböhl [Monopol] Grand Cru
Soil Type: Gravel deposits with clay and sandstone
Fermentation and Élevage: Gentle pressing. Spontaneous fermentation in large, old oak casks, maturation in the same casks
Farming: Certified Biodynamic
Gaisböhl [Monopol]:
The Dr. Bürklin-Wolf estate is the sole (monopole) owner of this top-rated site in Ruppertsberg, which has a total extent of 8 ha, of which only 5,2 ha are classified as a G.C. site. The origin of this site goes back to the late medieval era. It was classified as a First Growth in terms of the Royal Bavarian Site Classification. It is located at the foot of the Mittelhaardt mountains, and benefits from an advantageous temperate microclimate. Deposits of gravel in terraces with layers of clay in the soil provide the Gaisböhl wine with its huge body and elegant acidity, the colored sandstone ensures a very long maturation potential.
Specs
- Country Germany
- Region Pfalz
- Style White Wine
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Riesling
- Food Pairings Stinky Cheese, Roast White Meats, Fresh Seafood, White Sauce, Spicy, Crunchy Greens, Fried Food, Aperitif
- Characteristics Dressed to Impress, Stone Fruited, Aromatic, Zippy, Big Power, Has Age