Schäfer-Schmitt Rotschiefer Riesling trocken 2020 von othegraven they were referred to as

they were referred to as "Juffern" – virgins – in the local dialect

the grapes were pressed and spontaneously fermented with natural yeasts in the cool wooden barrel cellar

the wine presents itself with a very dense

the wine matures on its fine lees until bottling in November of the following year

Schäfer-Schmitt Rotschiefer Riesling trocken 2020 von othegraven they were referred to asSchfer Schmitt Rotschiefer Riesling trocken 2020 is a completely untypical bone dry Saar Riesling that practically foregoes any sweet fruit aromas! Youthful, still quite undeveloped nose, deep, self contained and a little unapproachable when freshly opened. But after a short time in the glass or decanter, the wine positively blossoms: Fine, subtle aromas of pear, ripe apple and grapefruit peel, with dominant yeasty nutty notes and distinct herbal