RIESLING ALSACE QUINTESSENCE
The winegrower: Dominique et Julien Frey
Annual Production: 3-4 000
Alc.: 12.5% vol
Available in: 75cl
Grape Variety(ies): Riesling
Type of soil: Granitic sand
Yield: 45 hl/ha
Age of the vine: 25 years
Harvest: Manual grape harvest
VINIFICATION
Collect 100% manual. Fermentation with indigeous yeasts.
Maturing: 8 months on fine dregs in barrel.
Aging potential: Can be kept 5-8 years
CHARACTERISTICS
Fruity nose and mineral, a lot of character, persistence, its complexity is expressed best after 2 to 3 years of bottles.
AWARDS
• Commended Decanter World wine awards 2013
• Medaille d’or, GOLD Medal Concours Riesling du monde 2014
FOOD PAIRINGS
Accompanies perfectly fish in sauce, the composed and refined salads. To serve at 12‐14° C.
Winemaker Comments:
“Always a very successful wine, great acidity and very nice tension. This wine has its place on the best restaurants”