COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
August Kesseler
REGION
Rheingau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Kesseler R Riesling 2022 is a white wine from Germany's Rheingau region, crafted from 100% Riesling grapes. Classified as a Kabinett Qualitätswein, it represents a controlled origin wine with specific winemaking standards. The grapes are cultivated across vineyards in Lorch, Rüdesheim, Hattenheim, Erbach, and Eltville, on soils composed of slate, quartz, loess, and loam. The estate, established in 1924, has a long family history in winemaking, with August Kesseler leading its evolution into a prominent Rheingau producer. The 2022 vintage was influenced by a warm summer in the region.
ALCOHOL
10.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are sourced from five distinct Rheingau villages.
Fact 02
Vines average 25 years old, contributing complexity.
Fact 03
The estate has a winemaking legacy stretching back centuries.
Fact 04
The 'R' in the name signifies a focus on quality and terroir.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Kesseler R Riesling 2022 is produced using a gentle pressing of the grapes, followed by fermentation and vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vessels of varying sizes. Different lots of wine are kept separate throughout the process to maintain their individual terroir characteristics. The wine is aged exclusively in stainless steel, without any oak influence, to preserve its fresh and fruity profile.
