Schloss Lieser Riesling Trocken 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Schloss Lieser
Label Name:
 
Riesling Trocken
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Mosel
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
11.5%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Estate awards: Falstaff ‘Winemaker of the Year’ (Thomas Haag) and high guide ratings for the domaine; reviewers/retailers give the 2021 Estate Riesling Trocken ~88–90 points in tasting notes (example: 89/100 review)

Tasting Note
Bright citrus, green apple and stone-fruit aromas with pronounced wet-slate minerality, crisp high acidity, delicate floral spice and a clean, stony finish (lemon, lime, green apple, wet slate).

Food Pairing
Western: grilled fish, roast chicken, chèvre salad, shellfish, pork tenderloin. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Thai green curry (mild), Vietnamese spring rolls, Sichuan–style dishes (as a refreshing contrast).

Production Method
Hand-harvested Riesling fermented cold in stainless steel, typically with native (spontaneous) yeasts and kept on lees briefly to build texture; bottled under screw cap.

Vineyard Info
Weingut Schloss Lieser (Thomas Haag) owns ~25ha in prime Mosel sites; estate focuses on slate soils and traditional Riesling, awarded German winemaker recognitions and classified among top German producers.