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2016 Weingut Knipser Laumersheim Kalkmergel Riesling Trocken
Type | White |
Grapes | Riesling |
Country/Region | Germany, Pfalz |
Food pairing | Fish, Shellfish, Popular dishes, Thai, Chinese, Indian, Sushi |
Vintage | 2016 |
Alcohol | 12.5% |
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The Knipser brothers already presented their first red wines of international standard in the early 1980s. Since then, they have been fully committed to perfecting the vineyard methods and therefore also to the quality of the wine. Their focus is Große Gewächse Riesling and Pinot Noir. Weingut Knipser located in Laumersheim in Germany's second largest wine region, Pfalz. Knipser has been voted the best winemaker in Germany several times.
Knipser is known for its many excellent wines from different types of grape varieties such as; Spätburgunder, St. Lauren, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Grauburgunder, Weissburgunder, Gewürztraminer and even the Bordeaux grape varieties Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon !! A wide range of grape varieties, with which he can produce different types of wines from styles such as Burgundy to Bordeaux from one region of origin. 95% of the wines are dry, mainly from traditional grape varieties, these are accompanied by wines from non-indigenous varieties, but with a Pfalz interpretation.
The Riesling Trocken Kalkmergel from Knisper captivates with its softness, minerality and delicate fruit. Nice light straw yellow, good acidity. A wine that will become even more beautiful over the years. Ideal with many sushi dishes, including seafood such as fresh mussels or Asian-style tiger prawns.