Knebel 2017 Röttgen Riesling Grosses Gewächs
Here is Matthias’ second Grosses Gewächs from Röttgen, a Devonian slate site with loess and quartzite. It’s one of the steepest sites along the river, just downstream from the village. Here, to mitigate against climate change, Matthias has moved from pole trellising to horizontal wire trellises up the hill which allows for wind movement and for the lower rows to shade the grapes on the upper rows to prevent sun burnt grapes. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, it’s pure Mosel in its elegance and filigreed structure. Aromas of pineapple, passionfruit and anise fill the glass. The palate shows grapefruit and a slight bitter almond component which keeps the wine focused. This is not a rich GG, but a delicate and expressive one. In a word: Yummy!
- 2017
- Riesling
- Grosse Gewächs
- Germany
- Mosel
- Mosel Terraces
- Röttgen
- Southeast
- Devonian slate, loess, quartzite
- Sustainable: Fair 'N Green
- Stainless steel
- Stainless steel
- 12.5%
- 6.6 g/L
- 7.2 g/L
- 22 g/L
- 750 ml
- White
- $77.99