COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
August Kesseler
REGION
Rheingau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The August Kesseler Riesling Lorch 2020 is a white wine from the Lorch village in Germany's Rheingau region, produced by Weingut August Kesseler. The winery, taken over by August Kesseler at a young age, has a legacy dating back to 1924 and is known for its commitment to quality and site-specific expressions. The Lorch vineyards, with their steep slopes and slate soils, are integral to the wine's identity, contributing to its distinct character as a village wine.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Lorch is a designated 'Ortswein' (village wine), signifying a specific terroir.
Fact 02
Vineyards are characterized by steep slopes and slate soils.
Fact 03
The winery is certified sustainable with Eco Step Wein.
Fact 04
Wines are aged in stainless steel tanks, never oak.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The August Kesseler Riesling Lorch 2020 is produced from hand-picked and sorted Riesling grapes. Vinification occurs in stainless steel tanks, a process chosen to maintain the wine's freshness and minerality. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its fine lees, also in stainless steel, before bottling. The winery emphasizes sustainable practices and a philosophy centered on site expression and quality.
