COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
SARL Etienne Simonis
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Simonis Riesling Les Moulins 2020 is a 100% Riesling from the Alsace AOC. Produced by SARL Etienne Simonis, the wine originates from vineyards in Ammerschwihr, with additional plots in Bennwihr, Kaysersberg, and Sigolsheim, including Grand Cru areas. The estate, with a winemaking history since 1670, is committed to organic and biodynamic farming. The 'Les Moulins' cuvée is named after the winery's location. The vineyard practices emphasize soil vitality through cover cropping and biodynamic preparations, using only natural treatments for vine protection.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€26
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Les Moulins' cuvée is named after the winery's historic home in Moulins, established in 1975.
Fact 02
Vines for this Riesling are between 45 and 50 years old.
Fact 03
The estate is certified organic by Ecocert and biodynamic by Demeter.
Fact 04
Winemaking avoids fining, chaptalization, and acidification.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Simonis Riesling Les Moulins begins with a manual harvest of fully mature grapes. Whole grapes are pressed for eight hours. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks for three months using indigenous yeasts. The wine then ages on its fine lees until bottling in late spring. The winemaking avoids yeast additions, fining, chaptalization, and acidification.
