Winery P.J.Kühn Riesling Quartzite Organic 2021

White wine is a wonderful world full of aromas and diversity. A particularly outstanding example is the Weingut P.J.Kühn Riesling Quarzit Bio 2021. This wine combines the typical characteristics of the Rheingau with the unique signature of the P.J.Kühn winery. Rheingau wines are internationally renowned for their elegance and mineral freshness, which results from the unique soils and special climate of the region. The Weingut P.J.Kühn Riesling Quarzit Bio 2021 is an excellent representative of this tradition and offers an incomparable tasting experience.

White Wine Weingut P.J.Kühn Riesling Quarzit Bio 2021

The Weingut P.J.Kühn Riesling Quarzit Bio 2021 comes from the renowned vineyards in Oestrich in the Rheingau. This region is known for its grand sites like Doosberg, Klosterberg, and Lenchen. The soils are characterized by calcareous loess, terrace sediments, and grey quartzite, which give the wines a special minerality. The quartzite from Oestrich is clear and precise with an intense golden-yellow color and a concentrated bouquet.

The grapes for this wine are harvested from the best sites of the winery, leading to high quality and unique characteristics. The 2021 vintage was particularly challenging, but through careful cultivation and high manpower, an exceptional wine was produced. The wine shows a perfect balance between ripeness and freshness, which was favored by the slow ripening and cool weather of the 2021 vintage.

Occasions and Food Pairings

The Weingut P.J.Kühn Riesling Quarzit Bio 2021 is a versatile companion for many occasions. It is excellent for celebratory dinners, but also for relaxed evenings with friends. The lively acidity and mineral freshness make it an ideal aperitif. At the same time, it pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes.

This Riesling pairs fantastically with light starters such as seafood carpaccio or fresh ceviche. It also complements main courses like chicken in lemon sauce or grilled trout. Vegetarian dishes like asparagus or vegetable terrine also benefit from its elegance and structure. The fine phenolic notes and the harmonious acidity ensure that the wine never dominates but always enhances the flavors of the dishes.

Quality and Aging

The Weingut P.J.Kühn Riesling Quarzit Bio 2021 is a VDP.ORSTWEIN, indicating its high quality. It is cultivated according to organic guidelines and undergoes strict controls. The spontaneous fermentation gives the wine additional complexity and depth. This traditional method ensures that the natural yeasts from the vineyard are used for fermentation, resulting in an authentic and unadulterated taste.

The minerality and tight structure of the wine are typical of Rheingau wines and make it a special delight. The quartzite from Oestrich shows a fascinating clarity and precision, which is induced by the special soil structure and the climate of the region. The intense golden-yellow color and the concentrated bouquet are other features that distinguish this wine.

Vintage 2021

The year 2021 was characterized by unusually rough weather in the Rheingau. The winemakers faced great challenges as the flowering season was accompanied by windy and rainy weather, leading to yield losses but also to slow and even ripening of the grapes. The summer was cool and wet, making plant protection a Sisyphean task. However, September and the 'Golden October' saved the vintage and led to stable ripening of the grapes.

Through the cool nights, the air near the ground could cool down strongly, leading to slow ripening with stable acids. This is particularly advantageous for Riesling, which shines especially in this vintage with cool freshness and high tension. The Weingut P.J.Kühn Riesling Quarzit Bio 2021 is a prime example of the quality and uniqueness of this vintage.

Character and Taste

The Weingut P.J.Kühn Riesling Quarzit Bio 2021 presents itself on the palate clean and vibrant. A lively acidity and the mineral freshness ensure a long and tense finish. The fruit aromas of summer apple, pear, and grapefruit are complemented by fine phenolic notes. The high ripeness of the vintage means less citrus fruit and more yellow apple and quince peel.

Maturation in stainless steel tanks and spontaneous fermentation contribute to the complexity and depth of the wine. The ripe wine acidity is polished and soft, leading to a harmonious and balanced tasting experience. The crystalline clarity and precise structure make this wine an exceptional delight.

Price-Performance Ratio

Weingut P.J.Kühn Riesling Quarzit Bio 2021 is available at a price of approximately £18. Given the high quality and special characteristics of this wine, this is an excellent price-performance ratio. The unique combination of minerality, freshness, and complexity makes this wine a true treasure for wine lovers. The quality of the VDP.ORSTWEIN and the organic cultivation underscore the high standard of this wine.

Summary

This white wine is an outstanding representative of Rheingau Rieslings. The unique combination of minerality, lively acidity, and harmonious structure makes it a special delight. The 2021 vintage was challenging, but through careful cultivation and high efforts of the winemakers, an exceptional wine was produced. It is excellent for festive occasions and pairs perfectly with a variety of dishes. With a price of approximately £18, it also offers an excellent price-performance ratio. A truly impressive wine that you should definitely try.

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