Weingut Thörle Rheinhessen Sur Lie Riesling 2024

	Riesling with depth and complexity
	Optimal fruit expression
	Fermented exclusively in stainless steel tanks
	Fresh and aromatic

Description

“Riesling is a house specialty,” says Christoph Thörle. Together with his brother Johannes, he owns approximately nineteen hectares of vineyards in the northern part of Rheinhessen. In addition to Riesling, the brothers focus significantly on white Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) and blue Spätburgunder grapes. “Every vine, every grape, and every wine bears our stamp,” says Christoph.

The Riesling grapes for this wine come from various vineyards in the village of Saulheim. The soil consists predominantly of limestone and calcareous loess. In a temperate climate, this subsoil is ideal for slow and balanced ripening of the grapes.

After crushing the grapes, a cold maceration of approximately sixteen hours follows, during which the juice comes into contact with the skins for optimal fruit expression. Fermentation then takes place exclusively in stainless steel tanks. After fermentation, the wine rests on the dead yeast cells "sur lie" for approximately four months for added depth and complexity.

Drinking at

Refreshing white wine to drink as an aperitif, or excellent to combine with fish salads, Asian dishes (nasi) or cheese fondue.

Tasting note

An expressive, crisp, dry white wine with notes of lime, Granny Smith, pear, and light toast. Deliciously juicy yet vibrantly fresh. The finish is flawless and lingering with pure citrus fruit.

Shelf life

Beautiful to drink soon after bottling and can be kept for up to 4 years after harvest.