{"product_id":"zilliken-rausch-riesling-spaetlese-2023","title":"Rausch Riesling Spätlese – 2023","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscover the Rausch Riesling Spätlese 2023 from Weingut Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eZilliken Rausch Riesling Spätlese 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fruit-sweet, graceful Riesling from the VDP.GROSSE LAGE, the Saarburger Rausch. The grapes grow on a unique soil formation characterized by Devonian slate and diabase. After 100% hand-picking, the wine was aged in neutral Fuder barrels. The finely fruity, juicy and invigorating Saar-Riesling from Weingut Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken impresses with subtle, well-balanced acidity and cool, stony minerality. On the palate, the Riesling Spätlese captivates with exotic melon and pineapple, juicy apricot, and ripe mango with tropical charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRausch Spätlese 2023 – a wine and its values\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8% alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e77.6g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.2g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZilliken Riesling – awarded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17.5\/20 Jancis Robinson \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e92+ points Mosel Fine Wines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e94+ points John Gilman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long finish reveals the concentration of the Riesling Spätlese. On the tongue, it feels weightless. With a moderate alcohol content of 8%, it is an ideal companion to light dishes with chicken or fish, sushi or scallops, or spicy Asian cuisine. The Rausch Spätlese pairs well with desserts like Pavlova with strawberries or blackberry pie. Even if it is delightful when young, it only reveals its full potential after 7-12 years of bottle aging. Try it out, we also have aged Rieslings from Weingut Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken in stock. Or you can practice patience, because the future of the Zilliken Riesling Spätlese looks bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the way, our cellar is cooled in summer and heated in winter by a geothermal heat pump powered by a photovoltaic system, so that the wine can mature optimally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 2023 vintage in the Saar region\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mild spring awakened the vines from their winter slumber early. The dry weather conditions provided ideal prerequisites for smooth flowering. In July and August, the long-awaited rainfall provided the necessary water supply for the vines, allowing them to thrive vigorously. We began selective hand-picking as early as September 25, 2023 – unusually early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to this meticulous handwork, only the best grapes from our steep slopes made it to the press house. The weather also cooperated during the harvest: cool nights and moderate daytime temperatures ensured that the grapes could retain their fresh acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn October 18, we were able to complete the harvest – just in time before the persistent rain set in.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073786143054,"sku":"007ZIL0003","price":37.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/zilliken-rausch-riesling-spaetlese-2023.jpg?v=1751009227","url":"https:\/\/nurgutes.de\/en\/products\/zilliken-rausch-riesling-spaetlese-2023","provider":"nur Gutes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}