Riesling Kientzheim

  • White
  • Riesling
Imported by: Louis Dressner

Winemaking Information

The fruit is pressed directly, then fermented and aged in 600L demi-muid and 1500L foudres (with a small amount in stainless steel). Sulfur specifics are: two grams per hectoliter added 24 hours after press and a dose at bottling that varies based on the amount of residual sugar in the wine.
SO2: During winemaking
Fining/Filtration: Filtration may occur depending on sugar levels

Vineyard Information

Appellation: Alsace
Soil Composition: Granite
Farming: Organic (certified)

Fun Facts: The design on the label features a vine leaf formed from the sentence "the spirit of wine" written in French, Arabic, Georgian, Hindu and Persian.

Thanks to importer Louis/Dressner for details above