COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris
PRODUCER
Weingut Korrell Johanneshof
REGION
Nahe
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Korrell Beerenauslese 2017 is a sweet white wine from the Nahe region of Germany, produced by Weingut Korrell Johanneshof. This wine is classified as Beerenauslese, signifying a selection of overripe grapes, often influenced by noble rot. It is a blend of 50% Pinot Blanc and 50% Pinot Gris. Weingut Korrell Johanneshof is a historic estate founded in 1832, now managed by the sixth generation of the family, and is recognized as a leading producer in the Nahe. The 2017 vintage is characterized by its fruity, fresh, and sweet profile, with notes of honey, dried pineapple, and apricot marmalade.
ALCOHOL
6.0%
AVG. PRICE
€23
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Beerenauslese means 'berry selection' in German, highlighting the hand-picked, overripe grapes.
Fact 02
Noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) often plays a role, concentrating sugars and adding unique flavors.
Fact 03
This wine is a blend of two distinct Pinot varieties: Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) and Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris).
Fact 04
Weingut Korrell Johanneshof is a 6th-generation family estate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of this Beerenauslese involves the selective harvesting of overripe grapes, a process that concentrates sugars and flavors. Noble rot may play a role in this concentration. Fermentation is controlled to retain a high level of residual sugar, contributing to the wine's sweetness. Specific details regarding fermentation vessels, temperatures, yeast types, and aging processes for this vintage are not publicly detailed, but the estate's tradition suggests careful, quality-focused methods.
