Joh. Bapt. Schäfer, Pittermännchen Riesling, Grosses Gewächs, 2016

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Tasted by: Gearoid Devaney MS, Anne Krebiehl MW, Sebastian Thomas
(at Decanter Magazine's July 2018 issue German Grosses Gewächs Riesling Panel Tasting, 02 Mar 2018)
Drinking Window: 2019 - 2033
Established in 1900, this winery is now run by fourth-generation winemaker Sebastian Schäfer, who oversees 8ha of vineyards. The Pittermännchen vineyard is on slatey, loamy soil with a high clay content. The hand-picked grapes are macerated for 14 hours prior to spontaneous fermentation, then the wine is matured in 12 hectolitre barrels on its lees until the end of April. Gearoid Devaney MS: Flavours of green apple and lime are defined by energetic, refreshing acidity and a linear finish. Very harmonious. Anne Krebiehl MW: Gorgeous freshness and tempered balance, with lovely texture. Underneath, the fruit has a pristine apple juiciness. A highly drinkable wine - long, zesty and moreish. Sebastian Thomas: Very perfumed and floral, with a fine, understated palate of pure, bright acidity, finely textured minerality, and a long finish.
Joh. Bapt. Schäfer, Pittermännchen Riesling, Grosses Gewächs 2016
Producer
Joh. Bapt. Schäfer
Brand
Pittermännchen Riesling
Vintage
2016
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
Germany
Region
Nahe
Appellation
Grosses Gewächs
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Cork
Alcohol
12.50%
Body
Light
Grapes
100% Riesling