Riesling Grand Cru, "Zotzenberg", Dom. Rietsch - 2019

Name: Riesling Grand Cru, "Zotzenberg", Dom. Rietsch
Brand: Dom. Rietsch
SKU: 47412
Price: 41.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 47412 750mL

Jean-Pierre Rietsch has been farming his family's land with diverse plantings, since 1987. This Riesling comes from the south face of Zotzenberg, planted on sandstone and limestone soils. The wine ages for 31 months on the lees in foudres. Pair this concentrated, dry white wine with tartiflette.

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Color

White

Vintage

2019

Country

France

Region

Alsace

Producer

Dom. Rietsch

Grape Variety

Riesling

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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Staff Pick Notes

Ya gotta love Alsace. While other regions’ Grand Crus will set you back hundreds of dollars, Alsace’s Grand Cru wines are often under $50. Take this awesome Riesling by Domaine Rietsch, vinified from fruit of the Zotzenberg Grand Cru vineyard. The vineyard rests on a slope at 1000 ft elevation, faces southeast (receiving maximum sun), and boasts soils of marl and limestone (which retains moisture in Alsace’s dry climate). Domaine Rietsch gives us Riesling that is a joy to drink. It shows a natty edge of sherry, nuts, aged vinegar and spiced baked apples. It is opulent and lush on the palate with a powerful entry and a long finish. Enjoy with kimchi fried rice with smoked brisket (which is what I did).

- CP

Glossary

Alsace

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Riesling

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