Dreissigacker Morstein

Dreissigacker MorsteinTasting Notes 2016 was not an easy vintage for the German winemakers. Spring showed changing weather with lots of rain but also warm temperatures including heavy storms and even hail. Summer continued unstable. One day hot, the other wet. Harvest, however, was good with dry sunny days and cool nights. These vines are 45 years old on pure limestone subsoil topped with heavy clay and marl. Selectively hand picked grapes, long maceration for up to 60

Tasting Notes 

2016 was not an easy vintage for the German winemakers. Spring showed changing weather with lots of rain but also warm temperatures including heavy storms and even hail. Summer continued unstable. One day hot, the other wet. Harvest, however, was good with dry sunny days and cool nights. These vines are 45 years old on pure limestone subsoil topped with heavy clay and marl. Selectively hand-picked grapes, long maceration for up to 60 hours, spontaneous fermentation in 30 %wooden barrel, 70 % stainless steel and extended yeast contact.

Nose perceives coolness with tingling aromas of citrus, mirabelle plums and juicy peaches. A hint of saltiness greets you on the palate along with earthy notes of yellow fruit, with depth, structure and an elegant finish.

Grape variety: 100% Riesling.

Best served with: This wine suits Japanese cusine such as sushi and sashimi seamlessly, but also has enough weight to pair with a veal or a pork dish.

Drinking temperature: 11° - 13°C.