Alsace Riesling 2010, Pierre Sparr

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Good Riesling needs a few months to really show its character and this is doing just that now. Ripe but with really racy acidity and heaps of tasty, slate and pebble like flavours and textures. This '10 vintage is terrific to really express how Alsace Riesling really should taste and this is a classic example.

Vintage: 2010

Closure: Screwcap

Grape: Riesling

Country: France

Region: Alsace

ABV: 12.0%

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Grape variety and blend : Riesling 100%

Alcohol : 12%

Residual sugar : 3.7 g/l

Production quantity : 50 ,000 bottles

Age of vine : 20 years

Soil type : Vary

Hand/machine harvested : Hand

Harvest dates : Normally September

Length of fermentation : 15 days

Steel tank/barrel fermentation : Steel tank

Colour : White

Bouquet : A delicate floral bouquet, with scents of lime and apple which slowly develop into honey and the characteristic “petrol” tones of fine Riesling. Crisp and Dry with a wonderfully long, lifted finish which begs another glass.

Serving temperature : 8 to 10 degrees C

Food match :Great with seafood and pork dishes. Delicious with chicken and turkey cooked in sauces. Amazing with Asian cuisine.

Ageing potential : 3 - 4 years.