Ansgar Clüsserath Riesling Vom Schiefer Trocken 2020

ANSGAR CLUSSERATH VOM SCHIEFER RIESLING TROCKEN

Region: Mosel
Soil: Slate and weathered slate
Elevation: 180-200 Meters
Alcohol: 11%

Vineyard Trittenheim and Mülheim

Grape Varieties: Riesling
Vinification: Long lees contact, natural yeasts, old
oak barrels.
Age of Vines: 25 years

Tasting Notes
The dry Riesling “Vom Schiefer” (literally, from slate) provides an introduction to the world of steep-site Rieslings from the Middle
Mosel. The grapes for this wine are sourced from three individual sites: 1) Trittenheimer Altärchen, on the left bank of the Mosel, with weathered, shale-based soils, brings forth Rieslings with aromas of citrus, grapefruit and orange peel; 2) Neumagener Rosengärtchen, located north of Trittenheim, with loamy, weathered, shale-based soils; and 3) Mülheimer Sonnenlay, situated in a side valley of the Mosel, is known for its filigree, citrus, light mineral aromas. This cuvée of three sites results in an appealing wine that is light, with a filigree slate notes. This is accompanied by fruit aromas of green apple, peach, and grapefruit.

2020 Vintage: James Suckling: 92 Points