COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Melanie Pfister
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Mélanie Pfister Berg Riesling 2023 is a 100% Riesling from the Alsace AOC in France. The grapes are cultivated on four small plots in the northern part of Alsace, known for its cool climate and windy conditions. The vineyard soils are a mix of clay and limestone, specifically 'Muschelkalk,' which influences the wine's structure and finesse. The estate, Domaine Mélanie Pfister, has a winemaking tradition dating back to 1780, with the current generation, Mélanie Pfister, leading the estate since 2006. The estate has held organic farming certification since 2021 and is also Fair'N Green certified for sustainable production.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are situated on 'Muschelkalk' soil, dating back to the middle Triassic period.
Fact 02
Domaine Mélanie Pfister has been certified organic since 2021.
Fact 03
The estate has a winemaking history dating back to 1780.
Fact 04
This Riesling is aged on fine lees for 18 months.
FOOD PAIRING
Read more
WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Mélanie Pfister Berg Riesling undergoes a gentle winemaking process. Fermentation is often initiated with indigenous yeasts, though cultured yeasts may be used in challenging years, and the wine is fermented dry. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on fine lees for 18 months in steel tanks. Minimal sulfur is added before bottling. The estate prioritizes minimal intervention techniques to allow the purity of the fruit and terroir to shine through.
