COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
100% Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Sander
REGION
Rheinhessen
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Prestige Cuvée Riesling Brut by Weingut Sander is a 100% Riesling sparkling wine from Rheinhessen, Germany. Founded on a legacy of organic viticulture dating back to the 1950s, the Sander family, now led by Stefan Sander, upholds a deep commitment to biodynamic and sustainable farming practices, symbolized by their ladybug emblem. This Sekt is produced using the traditional method, offering a pure expression of the grape and terroir, with the winemaking process designed to enhance the natural characteristics of the Riesling while developing the complexity typical of bottle-fermented sparkling wines.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Weingut Sander is one of Germany's oldest organic wineries, with roots in organic farming since the 1950s.
Fact 02
The winery holds Demeter certification, signifying adherence to strict biodynamic farming standards.
Fact 03
This Sekt is made using the traditional method, the same technique employed in Champagne production.
Fact 04
The Sander estate uses a ladybug emblem to symbolize their commitment to natural pest control.
Fact 05
The 'Prestige Cuvée Riesling Brut' was awarded a Gold Medal and an 'outstanding' 91-point rating at the Vinum Sekt Award.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Prestige Cuvée Riesling Brut is crafted using the traditional method, involving a secondary fermentation in the bottle to achieve its sparkle. The grapes are 100% Riesling, cultivated under strict organic and biodynamic principles by Weingut Sander, a pioneer in this field since the 1950s. This approach ensures a pure expression of the grape and terroir, with the winemaking process designed to enhance the natural characteristics of the Riesling while developing the complexity typical of bottle-fermented sparkling wines.
