Description
A powerful Auslese Riesling. Only the ripest and noblest bunches are hand-selected to produce this expressive wine of remarkable finesse typical of the Saar Riesling area. Rich, complex, this wine displays floral notes, white fruits, nutmeg and white pepper typical of the Ockfener Bockstein vineyard.
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Serve at:
12 - 14 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
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- Hectares: 33
Nik and his staff grow 33 hectares (82 acres) of Riesling in some of the finest sites of the Middle-Mosel and Saar. These vineyards demonstrate what has fascinated wine lovers for centuries.
There are three vineyards in each of the Middle-Mosel and Saar, the foundation for a wide spectrum of unique and characteristic single-vineyard wines.
Today the winery exports to international markets and enjoys worldwide a great reputation for exceptional Riesling wines
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| Name | Nik Weis St.Urbans-Hof Ockfener Bockstein Riesling Auslese 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green dessert wine sweet |
| Denomination | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer QmP |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 7.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer |
| Vendor | Nik Weis St. Urbans-Hof |
| Story | The rieslings of these areas are legendary. Approximately 1,700 years of uninterrupted viticulture have created a unique bond between its natural and cultural landscapes. |
| Origin | Leiwen/Mosel (Germany) |
| Wine making | The grapes are softly pressed and the must ferments in large stainless steel vats under controlled temperature conditions to preserve the delicate, fine and original aromas of the riesling to the maximum. |
| Aging | The wine then matures in the traditional 1,000 litre barrels and is bottled after a slight maturing, still maturing in a dark bottle. |
| Total acidity | 9.7 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 95.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |

