Weinguter Wegeler

Riesling Sekt Geheimrat "J" Brut - Weinguter Wegeler 2015

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer Weinguter Wegeler
Name Riesling Sekt
Variety Riesling
Vintage 2015
Gradation 12.5%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Fruity notes, citrus, minerality
Vinification method Classic method (second fermentation in bottle)
Region Rheingau
Country Germany
Type Sparkling
Color Sparkling white
Serving temperature 6-8°C
Recommended consumption Young, within 2-3 years
Pairing Aperitifs, fish, light dishes
Il Riesling Sekt Geheimrat J Brut di Weinguter Wegeler è un'espressione raffinata del Riesling tedesco in versione spumante. Questo Sekt si distingue per il suo equilibrio perfetto tra freschezza e complessità, derivato dalla lunga tradizione e dall'esperienza della cantina Wegeler, situata nei rinomati vigneti della Valle del Reno.

Alla vista, si presenta con un colore brillante, giallo paglierino con riflessi dorati, e un perlage fine e persistente. Al naso, il bouquet è elegante e sfaccettato, con note di frutta a polpa bianca, come mela e pera, che si amalgamano armoniosamente con sentori floreali di fiori bianchi e delicati tocchi di agrumi. Completano il profilo olfattivo sottili nuance minerali e accenti di lievito, derivanti dal metodo classico di fermentazione.

In bocca, il Riesling Sekt Geheimrat J Brut colpisce per la sua vivacità e freschezza, con una spuma cremosa che avvolge il palato. La struttura è ben bilanciata, con una acidità vivace che sostiene le note fruttate e minerali, conferendo lunghezza e persistenza al sorso. Il finale è pulito e rinfrescante, con una leggera scia di agrumi e mineralità.

Questo spumante è ideale come aperitivo, ma si abbina perfettamente anche a piatti raffinati a base di pesce, frutti di mare e antipasti leggeri. Un'eccellente scelta per chi cerca uno spumante di alta qualità, capace di esprimere al meglio le caratteristiche del vitigno Riesling.
The winery

Weingüter Wegeler – Winery in Rheingau; Mosel

Discover the story and wines of Weingüter Wegeler.

German family-owned winery with vineyards in the Rheingau and Mosel, specializing in Riesling and Pinot Noir, and also producing a small amount of sparkling wine (Sekt).
Region: Rheingau; Mosel
Country: Germany
Founded: 1882
Grapes: Riesling, Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)
Family-owned, multi-generational winery based in Oestrich‑Winkel. A focused portfolio of long-lived Rieslings and premium Pinot Noirs from Assmannshausen. Vineyard holdings: approximately 41.4 ha in the Rheingau and 12 ha on the Mosel, plus about 3 ha of Pinot Noir from Krone Assmannshausen. Production structured according to the VDP classification, featuring Grosse Lage wines and an iconic wine produced from blends of prestigious vineyards. Quality-oriented practices: hand harvesting, selection, and extended aging in the cellar.
Winery history
The company's roots go back to the work of Julius Wegeler, who, at the end of the 19th century, transformed his business from a merchant and sparkling wine producer into a winery with its own vineyards in the Rheingau and the Moselle. Over time the family has expanded its holdings of prestigious vineyards and has preserved the tradition of storing and aging wines in the cellar prior to their release.
Production philosophy
Priority is given to quality and origin: selective hand harvesting, vineyard practices focused on sustainability, and extended periods of cellar aging. The estate follows the VDP quality scale and emphasizes low yields and rigorous selection for its top-tier wines.
Terroir and vineyards
Historic vineyards both on the banks of the Rhine and the Moselle, with parcels classified LAGE and LAGE. Recurring mentions include well-known crus such as Bernkasteler Doctor, Rothenberg and Sonnenuhr; exposures and soils range from slate to the more complex soils of the Rheingau.
Awards and recognitions
Member of the VDP. Named "Winery of the Year" in the Rheingau by Vinum Weinguide, according to industry sources.

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