Collection of German wines from the Rheingau region byEIT (6 bottles)

In the collection of German wines from the Rheingau region by ZEIT, there are 6 bottles carefully selected by ZEIT specialists. The accompanying ZEIT book will take you to all six wineries. Discover the features of the growing region and get to know the winemakers through individual portraits on 64 pages. This growing region is one of the most traditional in the world and invites you to appreciate all the notes and nuances of Riesling: fruity, dry, old and young vines, steep and gentle slopes, local wines, wines from individual plots, sparkling wines. "Five o'Clock" - Riesling Qba, 2021, August Kesseler winery. It has a rich, juicy apricot aroma, very exciting. Floral accents with intense Riesling fruit. Intense taste, dense and juicy with pressure on the palate. Harvested in October. Repeated selection at the winery before pressing. Each plot is vinified individually, slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks, and stored on lees until the end of March. Shortly before bottling, the wine is collected. Ideal as a daily wine, as well as for enjoyment in the fresh air. With light, spicy dishes, as well as a satisfying thirst quencher. Grapes: 100% Riesling. Terroir: Slightly sloping vineyards of Rüdesheim, Geisenheim, and Erbach. Slate, Taunus quartzite, loess, and clay. Analysis values: Acid: 7.3 g/l, residual sugar: 12.6 g/l, alcohol: 11.5% by volume. Winery/filler: Weingut August Kesseler GmbH & Co. KG, Lorcher Straße 16, 65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein. Quantity: 0.75 liters. Contains sulfites. Rheingau sparkling wine. A. Cuvee, Riesling and Pinot Blanc, Brut Nature, Barth Wine and Sparkling Wine Estate. Dark gold in the glass, almost still with delicate effervescence. Creamy, soft aroma reminiscent of apple jelly, with floral accents and a clear ripe pear aroma. Subtle, lively acidity, salty accent, a hint of quince aroma, dry, transparent, and crystalline. Persistent aroma of ripe Riesling reminiscent of aniseed notes. Handpicked in the middle/end of September 2014 at a temperature of about 80 degrees Oechsle in wooden barrels. Then the sparkling wine is aged in the bottle for about seven years on the yeast. Disgorgement in June 2022. This sparkling wine will be an indispensable companion in any situation. With caper oil, it goes perfectly with chicken with tarragon or sliced Zurich veal. Grapes: 50% Riesling and 50% Pinot Blanc, grown and cultivated organically. Terroir: Halgarten and Hattenheim sites with loamy-clay soils and Taunus quartzite in the depths. Analysis values: Acid: 5.5 g/l, residual sugar: less than 1 g/l, alcohol: 12.5% by volume. Winery/filler: Wein- und Sektgut Barth, Bergweg 20, D-65347 Hattenheim. Quantity: 0.75 liters. Contains sulfites. Rüdesheimer Berg Roseneck, Dry Riesling, 2021, Corvers-Kauter winery. Earthy slate aroma. In the mouth, a characteristic acidity appears, which leaves a lingering sensation on the tongue.The text provided appears to be a description of different wines their characteristics. Here the translation into English: rying and stimulating effect. Salty-sharp, dense, but thin and pointed.iniscent of blackant fruits, lively and vibrant, persistent in taste. Surprisingly salty finish. Grape harvested without maceration. Controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks for approximately eight weeks with subsequent extended storage for 14 days before bottling. Riesling pairs well with original Viennese schnitzel, pan-fried in butter, creamy potato and leek soup, risotto with butter and saffron, medium-aged mountain cheese, blue trout, or green pea hummus. Grape variety: 100% Riesling. Slope of 65% or more. Selective manual harvest in mid-October in Büttene. Vine age: 30 years. Yield: 50 hl/ha. Terroir: southern/southwestern exposure. Soil cocktail of Rhine slate and quartzite. Analytical values: acidity: 8.2 g/l, residual sugar: 4.1 g/l, alcohol: 12.5% by volume. Winery/bottler: Weinhaus Dr. Korvers-Kauter, Rheingaustrasse 129, D-65375 Oestrich-Winkel. Quantity: 0.75 liter. Contains sulfites. Riesling “Alte Reben” Erste Lage Oestricher Klosterberg, 2021, Wein- und Sektgut FB Schönleber. In the aroma, ripe apricot fruits. Open and salty, tempting and very genuine. Dense and persistent. The taste is long, ripe, with intense Riesling notes reminiscent of peaches. Very aromatic, with creamy acidity and a long aftertaste. Gentle manual grape harvest in late September, transport in containers. Intensive selection in the vineyard. Grape processing in the cellar without pumps, using only the force of gravity. Chilled fermentation in stainless steel tanks, partial fermentation and storage in 600-liter wooden barrels with partial biological acid fermentation. Aging on fine lees until April. Excellent and honest complement to fried Bodensee whitefish, cheese fondue, tortellini with goat cheese and thyme, sweet breaded buns with potato salad. Grape variety: 100% Riesling. Klosterberg is located at an altitude of approximately 200 m above sea level and is classified as a first place. Vines were planted between 1972 and 1978 on 4 plots with a total area of 0.8 ha. Yield around 50 hl/ha. Terroir: loess clay soil with Taunus quartzite in the depths. Analytical values: acidity: 7.1 g/l, residual sugar: 7.8 g/l, alcohol: 13% by volume. Winery/bottler: Wein- & Sektgut FB Schönleber, Bernd & Ralf Schönleber GbR, Obere Roppelsgasse 1, 65375 Oestrich-Winkel. Quantity: 0.75 liter. Contains sulfites. Wallufer Walkenberg Riesling Kabinett dry, 2018, winery JB Becker. Spicy, ripe Riesling aroma, Cox's orange and earthy accents. Displays balanced, mature, and perfectly balanced acidity in the mouth. Invigorating, with good structure and earthy, ripe notes. Dry flagship Riesling, possessing strength and Bordeaux elegance, allowing it to resonate for a long time and intensively. Do not drink it too fast."Cold, it is best to decant it. Harvest in October, % selectively handpicked, ranging from 35 to 45 hl/ha. The grapes are slightly crushed and carbonated with2, then stored in baskets and covered with film - without the addition of sulfur. After 12-24 hours of cooling, the grapes are carefully pressed in a hose press. After clarifying with leaf gelatin, the tube is left overnight. Fermentation takes place in large wooden barrels ranging from 1200 to 3000 liters until complete fermentation of the wine. Aging on full lees until mid-August, then filtration before bottling. This aged Riesling pairs well with grilled octopus, Lorraine pie with custard cream, warm smoked trout, vitello tonnato, medium-aged mountain cheese, braised, slightly caramelized chicory. Grape: 100% organic Riesling. Terroir: Vineyard at an altitude of about 125 meters above sea level. Loamy clay soil with Taunus quartzite and gravel. Perfect underground water flow. Analysis values: Acidity: 7.5 g/L, residual sugar: 3.7 g/L, alcohol: 12% by volume. Winery/bottler: JB Becker, Weinbau - Weinhandel OHG, Rheinstraße 6, 65396 Walluf. Quantity: 0.75 liters. Contains sulfites. Erbacher Siegelsberg, dry Riesling, "Großes Gewächs", 2016, Schloss Reinhartshausen. Aroma of ripe apricots and citrus zest, clear earthy accents. In the mouth, Siegelsberg demonstrates an obvious uncontrollable power with the finest fruity acidity and irresistible elegance of Riesling. It has enormous strength, juicy, with ripe yellow fruits. Extremely long reverberation - a magnificent Rheingau Riesling. Selective handpicking of fully ripe, not overripe grapes at the end of October 2016 in two harvest cycles in 400-kilogram containers. Cold maceration at a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius in a refrigerated storage. Spontaneous fermentation in double barrels with a volume of 2400 liters. Duration of fermentation is approximately until January/February. Enjoy with medium-spicy Thai curry, vegetables with roasted nut oil and grated Parmesan, pikeperch fillet with lemon sauce, ripe Saint-Mor de Touraine. Grape: 100% Riesling. Terroir: Siegelsberg: Loamy clay soil with Taunus quartzite in the depths. Ideal water flow. Analysis values: Acidity: 8 g/L, residual sugar: 6.9 g/L, alcohol: 12% by volume. Winery/bottler: Weingut Schloss Reinhartshausen GmbH & Co KG, Hauptstrasse 39, 65346 Eltville. Quantity: 0.75 liters. Contains sulfites. This is the perfect gift for all food lovers and wine enthusiasts. Country of origin: Germany.