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The full straw yellow of Spätlese emphasizes the fruity bouquet in the glass. Ripe citrus fruits pamper the connoisseur with the finest flavors and fruity nuances. In terms of taste, the high-quality estate bottling inspires with juice and fullness, despite the semi-dry character. As the late harvest was dry-aged, it represents a reasonable alternative to noble sweet varieties and is ideal for supplementing a well-assorted wine arrangements. The finale flatters the palate with light spice. The alcohol content of 10.5% vol. Underlines the minerality and elegance of the Rheingau specialty. The multi-faceted components of the bouquet are particularly intense in a temperature range between 8 and 10 ° C. As a culinary accompaniment to asparagus, this Riesling Spätlese from the Hallgarten Schönhell is predestined.
The 1994 vintage of the Hallgarten Schönhell Spätlese is an integral part of the top collection of the Querbach winery, which has been involved in the production of estate wines since 1650. In the well-known restaurant guide Gault Millau, critics confirm the high quality of the Spätlese with 15 out of 20 points. This predicate requires the fulfillment of strict requirements, such as the achievement of a prescribed must weight. In the German quality system, the late harvest in front of the cabinet represents the second stage of the predicate wines.
Significantly shaped was the semi-dry Rheingau Riesling of the excellent growth conditions in the vineyards. The vineyard Querbach has the best locations in Hallgarten Schönhell, which are located west of Hallgarten and are classified by the Association of German Quality Distinguished and Premium Goods (VDP). The south-facing slope ensures 30 percent slope ideal conditions for full maturity. The loess and loam layers of the soil structure guarantee the best water storage capacities, so that the demanding Riesling vines are supplied with sufficient moisture and nutrients even in dry years. In addition, careful hand-picking, careful grape-care and sustainable tillage methods contribute to aromatic grapes.
1994 ml
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