Description
Weingut Knipser Kalkmergel Riesling 2022
The Kipser wine house was one of the first to be established in the Pfalz region in 1876 in the town of Laumersheim. This village was famous for its winemaking as early as the Middle Ages. Written sources mention the town’s vineyards since 769. And archaeological finds suggest that wine was produced in these areas during the Roman Empire.
Although the current winery began operations in 1876, intensive use of its name brand Knipser did not begin until 1948. Heinz Knipser began pouring wine under his own name and began selling it directly, as well as supplying the surrounding restaurants. Innovative ideas for producing high-quality, dry (namely dry) white wines, which were uncharacteristic of the time, have laid a great foundation for future generations and are maintained to this day.
The Knipser family never compromises on quality, so they use only their own grapes and have little need to grow and expand. And now this winery only produces up to 400,000 bottles.
The very name of the wine, “Kalkmergel”, means limestone, a typical soil in the best vineyards of Knipser. Half of Weingut Knipser Kalkmergel Riesling is aged in steel barrels, the other half in old 600-liter and 1,200-liter oak barrels.
The potential of this wine is 5 – 7 years and longer.
Taste:
This wine reveals aromas of stone fruit, such as ripe peaches, yellow plums, and citrus aromas: pink grapefruit. The wine shows mineral character, with white pepper hints in the aftertaste.
Serving:
We suggest serving this wine at 5 – 7 of Celsius in a sleek white wine glass.
What else:
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