COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Robert Weil
REGION
Rheingau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Robert Weil Gräfenberg Riesling Beerenauslese 2016 is a distinguished German white wine from the Rheingau, made from 100% Riesling. The Gräfenberg vineyard is a VDP.Grosse Lage (Grand Cru) site. Weingut Robert Weil, established in 1875, is celebrated for its dedication to producing high-quality Riesling that reflects the unique terroir of the region. The Beerenauslese classification signifies a wine produced from specially selected, overripe grapes, often affected by noble rot, resulting in a concentrated and complex sweet wine. The 2016 vintage benefited from specific weather patterns that allowed for optimal grape development during the harvest period.
ALCOHOL
7.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gräfenberg is a VDP.Grosse Lage (Grand Cru) site.
Fact 02
Alcohol content is a modest 7.0% ABV.
Fact 03
This wine received 98 points from James Suckling.
Fact 04
It's predicted to age for a century.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of this Beerenauslese involves stringent viticultural practices, including controlled yields and selective hand-harvesting of overripe Riesling grapes, often affected by noble rot. The grapes are then vinified as gently as possible. Specific details on fermentation vessels, temperatures, and yeast types are not readily available. Aging details for this particular wine are also not explicitly provided, but wines of this classification are known for their potential to age for many decades.
