Odinstal | Pfalz | Riesling 120 N.N. | 2023 | 750ml | bio

Description

Product description for Odinstal Riesling 120 N.N. 2023 (bio)

Info

This Riesling grows on sand, clay, and gravel. The vines here were planted as early as 1988. The harvest began on September 10th. Fermentation and aging take place entirely in stainless steel. 5% of the wine is processed in whole bunches. Malolactic fermentation naturally also takes place in these containers. The wine was able to mature on the full lees until August. With a truly crisp 0.3g/l residual sugar and 7.1g/l acidity, it promises austere, puristic Riesling enjoyment. The alcohol content is spectacularly low at 10.92% vol. and the sulphur content is just as low at 35mg/l.

Colour

Bright straw yellow with slight cloudiness and bright reflections.

Nose

The Riesling is carried by aromas of dried grasses and herbs. Wildflower meadows, hay, wild herbs, and marjoram stand out. It fluctuates between fruity-floral and nutty-oxidative nuances. Chopped almonds and yeast pastries stand out. Warm quince, candied ginger, grilled pineapple, and peach create a Riesling fruit that is, at least in part, very unusual. It presents itself as very purist, reductive, and natural. The fermentation aromas, including contact with yeast, as well as a deliberate oxidation of the must, are sensorially recognizable here. The wine is absolutely at peace with itself and radiates this with enormous sublimity and length.

Palate

For us, these impressions are underscored with the first sip. The Riesling 120 NN from 2023 is full-bodied and powerful in the glass. It is full-bodied and pleasantly challenging. Its phenolic structure forms the common thread. The underlying acidity is proactive and enhances the yeasty, nutty aromas through contrast. At the same time, the acidity also subordinates itself to the phenolic impression. The fruit remains in the background, while its ethereal side comes to the fore. Garden mint, lemon balm, and lemon thyme, along with lemongrass, come to the fore. This ensures freshness despite all the structure and texture.

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Producer website: https://odinstal.de/