COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Klosterhof
REGION
Mosel
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The EG Riesling Kabinett Weingut Klosterhof is a white wine from the Mosel region of Germany, produced by Weingut Klosterhof. It is made from 100% Riesling grapes and falls under the Kabinett classification. Weingut Klosterhof is a producer with a long tradition in winemaking, known for its careful vineyard management. The Mosel region, characterized by its steep slate vineyards, provides an ideal environment for Riesling cultivation. This particular wine is noted for its approachable character and a slightly lower alcohol content.
ALCOHOL
10.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Kabinett is the lightest category in German Prädikatswein, indicating a wine made from normally ripened grapes.
Fact 02
The Mosel River's winding path creates microclimates that are crucial for grape ripening.
Fact 03
Slate soils are key to the Mosel's signature minerality in its Rieslings.
Fact 04
This wine has a lower alcohol content of 10.5%.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of this Riesling Kabinett involves careful vineyard management followed by gentle pressing of the grapes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled, cool temperatures to preserve the wine's aromatic profile and acidity. The wine is typically aged in stainless steel to maintain its freshness and primary fruit characteristics. Minimal intervention is a key aspect of the winemaking process, allowing the expression of the Mosel terroir.
