Notes of: Honey

Notes of: Apricot

Notes of: Peach

Notes of: Savory

Notes of: Petroleum

Notes of: Orange

Schloss Vollrads

Schloss Vollrads Riesling Spätlese

Germany, Rheingau

White wine

4.0

Expert Rating

3.6

Rarely Reviewed

Price not available

WINE DESCRIPTION

Schloss Vollrads Riesling Spätlese is a sweet white wine from the Rheingau region of Germany. Made exclusively from Riesling grapes, this wine exhibits Riesling's hallmark vibrant acidity. The region is noted for both its cool climate and a long growing season that stretches into the fall season allowing the grapes to achieve a high level of ripeness. The winemaking is focused on preserving the fruit expression. Only the ripeest grapes are selected and their juice is fermented in neutral vessels at cold temperatures. The fermentation is stopped early by chilling to create a sweet style with the sugar elegantly balanced by the vibrant acidity. Whilst the wine is enjoyable immediately for its lush ripeness and well-defined peach and apricot fruit it will develop complex petrol notes if cellared. In addition to desserts, its sweetness makes it a good pairing for spicy dishes like chilli and garlic mussels

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Schloss Vollrads Riesling Spätlese is an expressive German white wine that displays bright citrus and stone fruit aromas along with notes of honeysuckle and white flowers.On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and elegant, with a pleasant balance of acidity and sweetness. It has a smooth texture and a pleasing finish of lemon zest and mineral nuances. Enjoy this delightful, complex white on its own or with lighter fish dishes. Try it with crab an chilli linguine.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

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: Schloss Vollrads

Region: Rheingau

Germany's Rheingau region is one of the most celebrated wine regions in the world. Located in the western part of the country, it is renowned for its Riesling wines and is home to some of the most iconic wineries in the world. The Rheingau region has a long and storied history of winemaking. It is believed to have been producing wine since the Roman Empire, and it has been an important wine region since the Middle Ages. The region is known for its high-quality wines, and it has been producing some of the finest Rieslings in the world since the 19th century.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.6

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