Franken 'Muschelkalk' Silvaner 2022 Rainer Sauer

Overview

Awarded 90 points by Falstaff: "Lemon yellow. On the nose, aromas of yellow pears, apples, mirabelles, melon, lime peels and meadow herbs. On the palate, attractive acidity balances the fine fruit in a medium-full body . Good internal tension, fine grip, good length."

Details

Denomination of origin	Franken, Deutscher Qualitätswein, VDP. Orstwein
Grape varieties	100% Silvaner
Vineyard	The grapes come from vineyards of high quality and character in the Escherndorfer Lump. The valley-shaped position of the vineyards allows the vines to receive optimal sunlight and be perfectly sheltered from the wind. The soil is mainly made up of muschelkalk (shell limestone).
Harvest	The harvest took place on September 12, 2022, using only fully ripe and healthy grapes, harvested by hand.
Vinification	Stainless steel tanks to best enhance the fruit aromas.
Wood education	Nobody
Taste impression	Pure Silvaner, perfect balance between fruit and minerality, fresh notes of ripe pears alternating with saline and brackish expressions of the soil.
Flavor type	Refined and elegant
Alcohol	13.00%
Acidity	6.1 grams per liter
Residual sugar	1.8 grams per liter
Serving temperature	8-10°C
Ideal consumption	Minimum 5 years after the harvest

More Information

SKU	AFD300222
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