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Riesling, Centgrafenberg GG

GERMANY – Franken
Locality:
GERMANY – Franken
Appellation:
Franken, VDP Grosses Gewächs, Centgrafenberg
Grape Variety:
Riesling
WineMaker:
Sebastian Fürst
Vineyard:
0.90 ha. planted in 1975 and 1996 in the western part of Franken on a steep south-facing slope, interspersed with drystone walls. 220m elevation with Triassic soils of iron-rich red sandstone.
Viticulture:
Organic (not certified). Homemade composts and diverse cover crops.
WineMaking:
Grapes are gently crushed, pressed and fermented over native yeasts in 2400L foudres. Malolactic conversion is blocked; 1.5 g/L residual sugar.
Aging:
Aged on fine lees for 8 to 10 months in 2400L foudres.
Bottling:
No fining. Light filtration, only if necessary.
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