COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Cave de Ribeauvillé
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Riesling Organic 2020 from Cave de Ribeauvillé is a white wine produced from 100% Riesling grapes in the Alsace AOC region of France. The winery, founded in 1895, is a cooperative with a long history and a significant vineyard estate. They are committed to organic farming practices, with a substantial portion of their production now certified organic. The Alsace region is recognized for its suitability for growing aromatic white grape varietals, with its specific climate and soil contributing to wine character. The 2020 vintage experienced a warm spring and a hot, dry summer, which influenced grape development.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cave de Ribeauvillé has been committed to organic viticulture and vinification since 2004.
Fact 02
The winery holds the High Environmental Value (HEV) certification in France.
Fact 03
The cooperative manages a single vineyard of 265 hectares.
Fact 04
This wine is aged for nine months on its lees.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This Riesling is produced using grapes from vineyards managed with organic agriculture methods, characterized by low yields. Following harvest, the wine undergoes a nine-month aging period on its lees. The winemaking philosophy of Cave de Ribeauvillé centers on sustainable practices and organic viticulture, with a commitment to environmental stewardship evident in their HEV certification.
