Riesling - Kabinett 2021
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Riesling Kabinett represents one of the most refined and delicate expressions of Riesling, an iconic vine especially of German wine regions such as Moselle, Rheingau and Pfalz. This category, “Kabinett,” indicates German white wines made from grapes harvested relatively early in the season, resulting in a generally light wine, with a low alcohol content and a delicious balance of sweetness and acidity.
Kabinett Riesling is known for its incredible versatility and its ability to express the terroir of origin in a pure and crystalline way. The characteristics of the soil, which can vary from the bluestone and slate of the Moselle to the limestone and clay soils of other regions, together with the specific climatic conditions, give each Kabinett Riesling a unique and unmistakable profile.
Visually, these wines have a light straw yellow color, often with greenish reflections, which reflects their freshness and liveliness. On the nose, Kabinett Riesling offers a wide range of aromas, ranging from fruity notes of green apple, peach and citrus, to floral and mineral nuances, with hints of flint or diesel, the latter a distinctive trait that tends to emerge with aging.
In the mouth, freshness and acidity are the real protagonists, masterfully balanced by a discreet sweetness, which does not overwhelm but completes the tasting experience, making Riesling Kabinett incredibly drinkable and pleasant. The minerality and purity of the fruit blend in a long and persistent finish, which leaves the palate clean and refreshed.
Kabinett Rieslings are excellent aperitif wines, but their extraordinary acidity and subtle sweetness-acidity balance also make them perfect in combination with foods that are difficult to accompany, such as spicy Asian dishes, sushi, or fish and fruit dishes of sea. Their lightness and freshness also make them ideal for hot summer days, offering a refreshing and satisfying drink.
With their elegance, Kabinett Rieslings testify to the art of German viticulture and the versatility of the Riesling grape, offering wine lovers a unique experience and the possibility of exploring the richness of flavors and aromas that only this grape, in the hands of skilled winemakers, is able to produce.