Roter Riesling, "Terra Rosetta", Pfeffingen - 2022

Name: Roter Riesling, "Terra Rosetta", Pfeffingen
Brand: Pfeffingen
SKU: 50571
Price: 64.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 50571 750mL

This rare mutation was discovered 4 decades ago in the family's vineyards. A red-skinned Riesling grown on Ungstein Herrenburg’s special Terra Rossa soil. The wine spends 2 weeks on the skins before aging in used oak with lees stirring. A dry skin-contact rosé with aromas of citrus, red fruits, and herbs, pair with Zwiebelkuchen.

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Color

Rosé

Vintage

2022

Country

Germany

Region

Pfalz

Producer

Pfeffingen

Grape Variety

Riesling

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Staff Pick Notes

Rose season is coming into full swing, and I can definitely say I did not have a Rose Riesling on my checklist for this year but I am not complaining in the slightest! Bright flavors of white strawberry and cranberry burst on the palate with the amazing aromatics known to riesling singing out of the glass. Absolutely bone dry and with gripping acidity, this wine is sure to age wonderfully with the promise of even bolder aromatics and rounder character given a bit more time in bottle. A unique grape that is indigenous to Germany but fell out of favor for the more prominent and less temperamental varietal. Roter, or redder, Riesling has started finding traction again as warmer climates have made it easier to grow. Look for more readily available options in this style as it finds its foothold in the region once again.

- BWH

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