COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Georg Breuer
REGION
Rheingau
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Georg Breuer Sauvage Riesling 2023 is a dry white wine from the Rheingau, Germany, made from 100% Riesling grapes. The wine's name, 'Sauvage,' signifies a wild or natural fermentation process, contributing to its character. Georg Breuer is a well-established producer in the Rheingau, with the estate now managed by Theresa Breuer, following in the footsteps of her father, Bernhard Breuer, who was a proponent of drier German wine styles and vineyard classification. The grapes are cultivated on estate sites within the Rheingau, benefiting from the region's specific soil types.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Sauvage' means 'wild' in French, referring to the natural fermentation.
Fact 02
Certified organic and Fair'n Green.
Fact 03
Bernhard Breuer championed dry Rheingau wines.
Fact 04
Screw cap closure for freshness.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Georg Breuer Sauvage Riesling 2023 is produced from 100% Riesling grapes. A key technique is the 'Sauvage' designation, which signifies a wild or natural fermentation process, utilizing indigenous yeasts. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks. The estate employs organic farming methods and holds Fair'n Green certification.
