Neu-Bamberg Riesling – 2021

Weingut Steitz – Neu-Bamberg Riesling

The Neu-Bamberg Riesling 2021 from Weingut Steitz is a mineral-driven village wine from Rheinhessen. Just awarded 2nd place at the Vinum Riesling Champion in the dry village wine category.

This Riesling presents itself confidently in a bright yellow: herbal notes of young fennel green and chervil are citrussy fresh with undertones of grapefruit and lemon balm. Light smoky accents from the porphyry are complemented by white peach. On the palate, the linear Riesling acidity sets the direction. Aromatic notes of yellow core fruit and citrus are harmoniously flanked by animating phenolics.

Aromatically spiced dishes, such as mild curries or Lebanese cuisine, harmonize excellently with this Riesling; for the brave, it can even be a bit spicier: try it with South Indian Vindaloo or Thai cuisine.

Grown on porphyry soils around Neu-Bamberg, after harvest and slow fermentation, the wine underwent a long period of lees aging, 80% in large wooden casks and 20% in stainless steel. Thus, the elegant Neu-Bamberg Riesling showcases its special soil with unique minerality, a slender finish, and piquant saltiness. Weingut Steitz is a member of Maxime Herkunft Rheinhessen.

Neu-Bamberg Riesling – a wine and its values

• Origin Wine from Germany
• Region Rheinhessen
• Village wine Neu Bamberg
• Grape variety Riesling
• 12% vol alcohol
• 7.2 g/l acidity
• 3.9 g/l residual sugar

Christian and Diana – Children of Rheinhessen

Christian and Diana Steitz have taken on a lot in recent years. In 2015, nine years ago, the two completely took over the winery from Christian's parents. It began with a redesign of the labels and a new website. This was followed by major renovations at the winery and the newly designed guest rooms, but the upheaval went much deeper. Christian Steitz has found his own style, increasingly embracing more natural approaches to winemaking, experimenting with orange wines and Prädikat wines. A great development that we have been fortunate to accompany for more than 15 years. Straightforward, unadulterated, and authentic with a clear focus on the essentials – these are wines from Weingut Steitz. Keep up the good work.