A.Christmann Gimmeldinger Kapellenberg Riesling 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
A.Christmann
Label Name:
 
Gimmeldinger Kapellenberg Riesling
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Pfalz — Gimmeldingen (Kapellenberg)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
VDP. ERSTE LAGE classification (Kapellenberg). Wein. VertdeVin noted strong scores for neighboring vintages (e. g. , 2021 ~93-94/100)

Tasting Note
Cool, taut Riesling with bright nectarine and peach, delicate floral and herbal notes, subtle lees/yeasty and smoky complexity, chalky-saline minerality, lively fine acidity and a precise, long saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, grilled sea bass, roast chicken with lemon-herbs, roasted pork belly, fresh goat cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, milder Thai green curry, grilled prawns, Cantonese steamed fish.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; spontaneous (indigenous) fermentation; approx. two-thirds matured in large wooden casks; minimal-intervention, biodynamic viticulture; bottled dry.

Vineyard Info
Weingut A. Christmann — family estate in Gimmeldingen (since 19th century), biodynamic since mid-2000s, run by Steffen Christmann; VDP member focusing on site-driven Rieslings from classified vineyards.