A.Christmann Gimmeldinger Kapellenberg Riesling 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
A.Christmann
Label Name:
 
Gimmeldinger Kapellenberg Riesling
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Pfalz (Gimmeldingen)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
VDP. Erste Lage classification; Wine Advocate (Stephan Reinhardt) 92; Wein. plus 92; Falstaff 92+ (sources: winery technical notes, professional reviews)

Tasting Note
Bright, cool, mineral-driven Riesling with citrus, green apple, vineyard peach, wet stone and light yeasty/smoky notes. Saline, nervy acidity, crunchy phenolic grip and a tight, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, grilled/roasted white fish, roast chicken, pork belly, firm cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, spicy Szechuan dishes, soy‑marinated seafood.

Production Method
Biodynamic viticulture; 100% hand-harvested; spontaneous fermentation; two‑thirds aged in large used wooden casks.

Vineyard Info
Weingut A. Christmann, family estate (bottlings since 1798) in Neustadt‑Gimmeldingen; biodynamic, terroir-focused producer known for precise, ageworthy Rieslings.