Schäfer-Schmitt Rotschiefer Riesling trocken 2020 von othegraven notes of ripe grapefruit and

notes of ripe grapefruit and lemon zest

the grapes were pressed and spontaneously fermented with natural yeasts in the cool wooden barrel cellar

they were referred to as "Juffern" – virgins – in the local dialect

plus distinct herbaceous notes of mint - all underpinned by smoky slate notes

fine-pearled sparkling wine that can stand shoulder to shoulder with the best Crémants from Luxembourg and France

Schäfer-Schmitt Rotschiefer Riesling trocken 2020 von othegraven notes of ripe grapefruit andSchfer Schmitt Rotschiefer Riesling trocken 2020 is a completely untypical bone dry Saar Riesling that practically foregoes any sweet fruit aromas! Youthful, still quite undeveloped nose, deep, self contained and a little unapproachable when freshly opened. But after a short time in the glass or decanter, the wine positively blossoms: Fine, subtle aromas of pear, ripe apple and grapefruit peel, with dominant yeasty nutty notes and distinct herbal