Riesling vom grauen Schiefer - Clemens Busch

With the Clemens Busch Riesling from the gray slate comes a first-class organic white wine in the wine glass. It offers a wonderfully brilliant, light yellow color. After the first swirl, this white wine is characterized by an immense lightness that makes it dance lively in the glass. Poured into a white wine glass, this white wine from Germany presents delightfully complex aromas of kumquat, nashi pear, lemon and quince, rounded out by garrigue, green peppers and sun-warmed rocks contributed by aging in wooden barrels.

The Clemens Busch Riesling vom grauen Schiefer delights with its elegantly dry flavor. It was bottled with only 3.8 grams of residual sugar. This is a real quality wine, which clearly stands out from simpler qualities and so this German wine enchants naturally with all dryness with the finest balance. Excellent taste does not necessarily need residual sugar. On the tongue, this light-footed white wine is characterized by an incredibly light and crisp texture. Due to its concise fruit acidity, the Riesling from gray slate is exceptionally fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this good storable from the wine-growing region Mosel finally inspires with considerable length. Again, hints of kumquat and orange appear.

Vinification of the Riesling from the gray slate of Clemens Busch

The basis for the elegant Riesling vom grauen Schiefer from Mosel are grapes from the Riesling grape variety. Moreover, the grapes of this white wine from Clemens Busch do not grow in the lowlands, but dig their roots into the subsoil in steep slopes. Steep slope cultivation ensures that even in cooler regions with shorter growing seasons, the vines receive maximum sunshine. When perfect physiological ripeness is ensured, the grapes for Riesling from the gray slate are harvested exclusively by hand without the aid of coarse and less selective machinery. After the harvest, the grapes are immediately sent to the winery. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Fermentation follows in large wood at controlled temperatures. At the end of fermentation, the Riesling from gray slate is aged for several months in 1000 liter oak barrels.

Food recommendation for the Riesling vom grauen Schiefer by Clemens Busch

This white wine from Germany is best enjoyed very well chilled at 5 - 7°C. It is perfect as an accompaniment to leek tortilla, omelet with salmon and fennel or coconut-lime fish curry.

Awards for the Riesling vom grauen Schiefer from Clemens Busch

In addition to a reputation as a true premium product, this white wine from Clemens Busch can also boast awards and top ratings beyond 90 points. In detail, these are for the 2019 vintage

• Wine Advocate Robert M. Parker - 92+ points
• Mosel Fine Wines - 92 points

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