Heartland Vintage Wines, Inc.
Serriger Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Spätlese 2002
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Producer: The Saarstein estate owns the oldest vineyards in the village
of Serrig. On the steep monopoly site of “Serriger Schloss Saarsteiner”
Christian and Andrea Ebert put all their enthusiasm and dedication to
produce great Rieslings. Schloss Saarstein now ranks among the
leading producers of the Saar valley.
Region/Vineyards: The Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region is known for the finest
Riesling wines in the world. Saar wines are elegant, distinguished by a
fine fruity aroma and a pleasant steely acidity.
Vintage: After a long cold period in winter the growth of the shoots
proceeded fast and the blossoming went very well. A wonderful summer
followed with a perfect balance of rain and sunshine. A lot of rain
during harvest time reduced the expectations, but the excellent
suppositions the grapes had prior to harvest rewarded the vintners with
a very good vintage.
Taste Profile: Fresh bouquet of strawberry and apricot. Mouth filling
aromas of tropical fruits in harmony with the slate minerals and a ripe
acidity. A class of Riesling.
Pairings: Recommended with spicy and fruity dishes, Asian cuisine and
with paté and cheese. Perfect as an apéritif.
Wine Profile: Alc. by Vol.: 8.3 %, residual sugar: 5.93 % (59.3 g/l),
acidity: 0.79 % (7.9 g/l)
Grape variety: 100 % Riesling
