Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken
Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Butterfly Riesling
3.8
Expert Rating
3.8
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Butterfly Riesling is a premium wine produced by the renowned German winery, Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken. This wine comes from the Mosel region, which is known for its steep slopes and slate soils that impart a unique minerality to the grapes. The vineyard is carefully tended to by the winery's expert team, ensuring that only the best grapes are selected for the wine. The winemaking process involves a combination of traditional and modern techniques, resulting in a wine that is both elegant and complex. The Butterfly Riesling is a off-dry wine with a crisp acidity and a beautiful floral aroma, making it a perfect pairing for seafood, spicy dishes, or simply enjoyed on its own.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This delightful Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Butterfly Riesling is an aromatic and flavor-packed expression of the variety.On the nose it displays bright citrus, green apple, and hints of honeysuckle. On the palate, a crisp acidity is balanced with a light body and delicious notes of lychee, white peach, and almond. The finish is long and inviting, with lingering notes of apricot, honey, and ginger.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2025
Profile
Sweetness:
Semi-sweet
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Low
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Medium
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Riesling
ORIGINS
Winery: Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken
Region: Mosel
Germany is home to some of the world's most iconic wine regions, and Mosel is one of the most renowned. Located in the western part of the country, Mosel is a steep, narrow valley that follows the course of the Mosel River. It is one of the oldest wine regions in the world, with a history of winemaking that dates back to the Roman Empire.
Mosel has a long and storied history of winemaking. It was first planted by the Romans in the 1st century AD, and the region has been producing wine ever since. Today, Mosel is one of Germany's most important wine regions, producing some of the country's most sought-after wines. The region is known for its steep, terraced vineyards, which are planted on the banks of the Mosel River.CUSTOMER RATING
3.8
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