Maximin Grünhaus Riesling Abtsberg Superior 2019 MAGNUM

Lightly golden in the glass. Expressive nose of apricot, kumquats and wet stone. Crisp in the mouth with a fruity palate of pink  grapefruit, mango and candied lemon. Smokey slate, honey and mint on the finish. Precise and perfectly balanced. Barely off dry.

Country: Germany Region: Mosel Grape: Riesling

ABV: 11.5%   Bottle Size: 150cl 

Additional Information: On the left bank of the Ruwer river, the lands of the von Schubert estate have been producing wines since Roman times. Farmed as three separate vineyards, Abstberg, Herrenberg and Bruderberg since the 10th Century when an order of Benedictine monks owned the land until the 18th Century. The present owner, Dr Carl von Schubert’s family bought the land in the 19th Century and has worked the vineyard since.

‘Superior’ is is a reference to “Father Superior” and its Benedictine monastery roots. It is made in the “semi-sweet” Feinherb style with about 1.5% residual sugar but perfectly balanced.

Hand harvested from the Abstberg vineyard with slate soil, sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation follows in stainless steel tanks and large wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. Left to finish fermentation then rested on fine lees for a few months before bottling. 

Will continue to develop for the next 10 - 20 years.