Weingut Heinrich Spindler Kirchenstuck Riesling Trocken Grosse Lage 2023 750ml

The important thing to note is that the best wines from Kirchenstück—though typically ripe—are not the most full-bodied wines in the Pfalz. Instead, they are a dialectic of finesse and complexity— elegance and power—“juiciness” and structure. Kirchenstück is opulent and juicy, maintaining a sense of freshness and piquant spiciness. Kirchenstück grapes are treated similarly to those from Jesuitengarten – hand picked and macerated for 3-6 hrs prior to fermentation in stainless steel, followed by elevage in neutral oak stückfass with light battonage for 6 months.

• Country: Germany
• Region: Pfalz
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White

Varietal

Riesling

Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany’s ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very ‘terroir expressive’ varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of ‘fine’ white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.