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Kirchenstück Riesling Grosses Gewächs

Kirchenstück Riesling Grosses Gewächs

von Winning Kirchenstck Riesling Grosses Gewchs

Variety: Riesling
Region: Pfalz
Vineyard: Forster Kirchenstück
Soil Type: Sandy clay, clay marl, loam, limestone rubble, basalt
Fermentation & Élevage: Spontaneous fermentation in 500L barrels, left on the gross lees for 24 months

Forster Kirchenstück:
A particularly unique microclimate distinguishes the Kirchsenstück. The site is directly adjacent to the Forster Church (Kirche is German for church) and is surrounded by
a knee-high sandstone wall. The warmth radiated from these constructions benefits the vines. They also direct airflow into the vineyard creating a warm, dry air current
that drives out moisture and cold in the evening. The east to southeast-facing vineyard is located at 120 to 140 metres a.s.l. and has a gentle 5 to 10 % slope gradient.
The soils of the GL KIRCHENSTÜCK are diverse and vary from basalt and sandstone to limestone rubble and clay with a thick lay1er of clay in the middle section and a
water-storing limestone plate two metres under the surface.

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Germany
Region:
Pfalz
Appellation:
Pfalz
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White

Sizes Available

Full Bottle DE-VWN-14-22 6/750ml

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Press & Reviews

Vinous
Score
93-95
Date
2023-12-22
"The 2022 Riesling Forster Kirchenstück Grosses Gewächs was drawn from used tonneau and is the first sample still showing some reduction. Underneath, a pure tone of Amalfi lemon emerges. The creamy palate, for now, propels paler lemon, but the riper overtone still sets an accent. Slight astringency, very fine, coats the mouth and lemony freshness, and oak phenolics make for a long finish. (Bone-dry)"

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