Jj Christoffel Urzi Wurz Ries Kabinett 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Jj Christoffel
Label Name:
 
Urzi Wurz Ries Kabinett
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Mosel (Ürzig, Ürziger Würzgarten)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
8.5%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
7-10°C

Awards/Ratings
92 points — Falstaff (2023)

Tasting Note
Off-dry Mosel Riesling: yellow pear, red peach, grapefruit, citrus zest, and slate/mineral notes with subtle herbal and honeyed nuances; bright, tensile acidity and a long, textured finish.

Food Pairing
Sushi/sashimi, shellfish, grilled white fish, roasted chicken, pork loin, soft cheeses, Thai green curry, spicy Sichuan stir-fry, cold salads with citrus dressing.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; immediate pressing; ~50% spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, 50% with selected yeasts; cool fermentation, ~4 months on fine lees; bottled young.

Vineyard Info
Made by Weingut Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben from the steep, slate soils of Ürzig’s Würzgarten; long family history in the Mosel, specializing in Riesling from prized single sites.