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Von Othegraven Altenberg Riesling Auslese 2016
Von Othegraven

Altenberg Riesling Auslese

2016

4.3

Region

Germany › Mosel › Prädikatswein

Type

white · still · sweet

Grapes

Riesling

Alcohol

7.5%

Volume

750 mL

Tasting Notes

· @MI6·Roasted Slopes
4.3

I'm genuinely impressed by this wine. I usually don't lean towards overly tropical bouquets, but this one strikes a perfect balance, avoiding any sense of being overwhelming or vulgar.

The delightful mix of mango, peach, pineapple, lychee, and lemon marmalade is expertly intertwined with notes of petroleum, sea breeze, wet pebbles, and biscuit. The wine's freshness and decent acidity complement its mineral profile, finishing nicely with a chalky texture and a hint of calendula. Impressive and simply delicious.