2016 Sylvaner orange wine

Drink because…

This is a sophisticated orange wine.

Grapes 

100% Sylvaner

Viticulture

The grapes are selected by hand to get the best quality from an old, small vineyard plot called Eppelsheimer Felsen.

Winemaking

Mash fermentation is performed. After three weeks, the grapes are pressed and the wine is stored in wooden barrels. A minimum amount of sulphur is added before bottling is used to stabilise the wine, which is unfiltered.

Tasting Note

Fine tannins add structure to this wine. It impresses with a mouthfeel reminiscent of a red wine with aromas of tea, spices and wood.

Technical Details

11.5% alcohol

5.9 gr/L acidity

Optimal drinking temperature is 10 degrees.