"Scharzhofberger" Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2020

Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier. Yes, the name is unpronounceable, at least for us poor Italians, but the quality of its wines is simply outstanding. We are talking about one of the most renowned wineries in the Moselle area, in the heart of Germany, where the Riesling grape is the most widely cultivated and where the grapes ripen only thanks to a unique mix of perfect exposure, dark soils capable of accumulating heat and proximity to the river, the Moselle. Here, on steep vineyards that are difficult to work, Bischöfliche Weingüter Trier selectively harvests only the best Riesling grapes, which are then vinified in temperature-controlled steel tanks. At the end of this process, before bottling, the wine is left to mature in contact with its fine lees for a few months, acquiring complexity and greater elegance. The Riesling Kabinett Scharzhofberger, in particular, is a fresh, vertical white wine that reveals an intriguing bouquet with notes of flint and sweet spices. Then hints of lime, pear and even passion fruit. A very pleasant wine, with good acidity and extremely gratifying fruit. Opulent and rounded, this Riesling has an excellent capacity for ageing. Good today, it certainly does not fear being 'forgotten' in the cellar for a few years. Perfect as an aperitif, with fish starters, shellfish and crustaceans. Good with white meats and, for lovers of extreme combinations, also with fruit-based desserts.