COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Bischöfliches Weingut
REGION
Rheingau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Berg Rottland Riesling Bischöfliches 2020 is a dry white wine from the Rheingau, Germany. Produced by Bischöfliches Weingut, a winery with a history spanning over nine centuries, this wine originates from the esteemed Berg Rottland vineyard in Rüdesheim. This south-facing site is known for its high-quality Riesling production, influenced by its Taunus quartzite soils. The wine represents a commitment to traditional winemaking and the expression of its specific terroir.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyard has over 900 years of winemaking history.
Fact 02
Vineyard site is named 'Berg Rottland', meaning 'Red Land Mountain'.
Fact 03
Wines are fermented in traditional Rheingau Stückfässer (large wooden barrels).
Fact 04
Recognized with 91+ Falstaff points for the 2020 vintage.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Berg Rottland Riesling Bischöfliches 2020 is produced using reductive fermentation techniques. This process is carried out in traditional Rheingau Stückfässer, which are large wooden barrels. The aim of these methods is to preserve the freshness and aromatic profile of the Riesling grape, allowing the characteristics of the vineyard site to be expressed in the final wine.
