Franken 'Escherndorf am Lumpen 1655' 2022 Rainer Sauer

Overview

Awarded 94+ points by Falstaff: "The scent has an incense note, followed by attractive aromatic herbs and spicy, fresh fruits, typical of the variety. On the palate, lemon balm, yellow pear, young peach, attractive phenols, supported by acids fresh and ripe, well woven, with good length and great potential."

Details

Denomination of origin	Franken, V.D.P. Grosse Lage, Deutscher Qualitätswein
Grape varieties	100% Silvaner
Vineyard	One of the best vineyards of the Escherndorfer Lages, located in the Lump since 1655, with 70% slopes and southern exposure.
Harvest	From 2 to 7 September, fully ripe grapes, hand harvested with "gentle treatment".
Vinification	Spontaneous fermentation, 9 months of contact with yeasts, followed by aging in barrels and tonneaus.
Wood education	90% of the wine ages in 1200 liter barrels and the remaining 10% in 900 liter tonneaus.
Taste impression	Incredible complexity, mirabelle jam, ripe apple and also concentrated fruity notes, great strength, length and finesse.
Flavor type	Refined and elegant
Alcohol	13.00%
Acidity	6.4 grams per liter
Residual sugar	2.1 grams per liter
Serving temperature	10-12°C
Ideal consumption	Up to 15 years after the harvest

More Information

SKU	AFD300422
Packaging	Box of 6
Color	White
Vintage	2022
Country of origin	Germany
Type	Dry Wine
Winemaker	Rainer Sauer
Content	750 ml
Style	Refined and elegant
Agriculture	Conventional
Varieties	Silvaner
Seal	Screwcap
Wineregion Germany	Franken
Appellation Germany	Bereich Maindreieck