Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken
Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Rausch GG
4.0
Expert Rating
4.1
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Rausch GG is a premium German Riesling produced by the renowned winery Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken. The wine comes from the Rausch vineyard, which is located in the Saar region and is known for its steep slopes and slate soils. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, gentle pressing, and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The resulting wine is a dry Riesling with a complex aroma of citrus, stone fruit, and minerality. It has a crisp acidity and a long, elegant finish. Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Rausch GG is a perfect example of the high-quality Rieslings that Germany has to offer.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Rausch GG offers intense aromas of ripe stonefruit, which give way to juicy flavors of lemon custard, starfruit and slate.The palate is lively and vibrant, with a medium body and a long, lingering finish. It is a complex, well-balanced wine that is sure to impress the most discerning wine connoisseur.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
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Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Gentle
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
4.1
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