Odinstal | Pfalz | Riesling 120 N.N. | 2022 | 1500ml | bio

Beschreibung

Product description for Odinstal Riesling 120 N.N. 2022 (bio)

Info

The Riesling 120 NN stands in contrast to its limited origins in Odinstal. The vines grow on sandy and clay soils in the Rhine Valley. All fermentation was carried out in stainless steel, with only 5% whole grapes added, a stylistic device Andreas Schumann frequently employs. It boasts an incredibly lean 9.5% alcohol by volume. A true lightweight. With less than 1g/l residual sugar and a crisp 7.2g/l acidity, these are attractive figures for advanced wine connoisseurs. The reason for this is the enormous rainfall there in September 2022. A whopping 110 liters of rain fell per m² at the end of September, so the grapes were saturated. The selection process was extremely laborious, as all the ripe grapes rotted away. Filtered through cellulose in August and lightly sulfurized before bottling.

Colour

Bright lemon yellow with green reflections

Nose

It initially appears wild and impetuous. Trusting, yet somewhat shy at the same time. On the nose, it fluctuates between unusual yellow and green aromas. Fennel pollen, a hint of ginger honey, and candied ginger. Unripe papaya and freshly sliced khaki. Lemon, bergamot, and kaffir lime then provide a tart, refreshing component. Seeds of coriander and fennel. A hint of fresh pea and artichoke hangs in the air. Nettle, lemon thyme, mint, and lemon balm then provide a brutal herbal freshness.

Palate

And it maintains precisely this freshness. It is incredibly light-footed, but with structure and a gentle feel. The phenols contribute significantly to its success. Bitterness is so important here, continually challenging the delicate fruit. The herbal freshness, with all its cooling elements, dominates the palate for minutes. Never an iced candy, always more like a fresh herbal extract. It’s so lean and racy that no eye will remain dry. Incredible tension and precision, without missing a beat.

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Wine Advocate

Score: 91

The 2022 Riesling 120 N.N. is deep, intense and indicates ripe and concentrated yellow fruit aromas yet is still a bit untamed and reductive and should be aerated if served now. Round and gentle on the palate, with fine saline acidity and fine tannins, this is a dry tasting and finely textured Riesling that is slowly reaching the time window in which it should be enjoyed, not without a carafe, though. It has just 9.5% stated alcohol yet no signs of unripeness. This is a lovely everyday Riesling to have as an aperitif or with salads and lighter, also spicy dishes. Natural cork. Tasted in October 2024.
Stephan Reinhardt

Vinous

Score: 87

The 2022 Riesling 120 N.N. was grown at this designated altitude on the plain, in the Deidesheimer Nonnenacker. The low alcohol at complete dryness is due to an extreme rain event, resulting in split grapes that all had to be discarded; the rain also diluted the remaining grapes. The nose is a beautiful and lifted mix of citrus and wet walnut skin, while the palate is citric and light but surprisingly bright. It boasts a lovely sense of dried lemon peel. (Bone-dry)
— Anne Krebiehl MW
Drinking window: 2024 – 2030
Review date: Sep 2024

Producer website: https://odinstal.de/