Dry White Wine | 2009

Grape Varieties: 100% Johanesberg Riesling harvested from Judean Hills’ slopes.

The Vineyards: Planted on chalky soil of Judean Hills’ slopes, produced a very limited yield.

Vinification: The fruit was hand picked at the beginning of September and brought to the winery during the cool hours of the day. The juice was pressed gently in a new membrane press. After settling at a low temperature, the very clearest juice was fermented in low temperature for 4 weeks Thereafter, the wine was kept aging on its fine lees, a process which resulted in enriching the complexity and strengthening its tastes. The wine did not go through malolactic fermentation in order to preserve its fresh character.

Tasting Notes: This dry white wine is well focused, aromatic wine whose complexity and depth is supported by a crispy acidity. Its first year it has a fragrance of fresh lime-green citrus fruit, white flowers and minerals. Under proper storage conditions additional aromas typical of Riesling variety can develop petroleum, honeysuckle and honey.

Serving: Vitkin Johannesberg Riesling 2006 is especially suited to accompany sea food, roasted poultry and Peking duck.

It should be decanted a short time before serving.

Recommended serving temperature - 8° - 12° C.

Storage: This is a wine which has an unusual aging capacity compared to white wines of this region. Under proper storage conditions it will continue to develop and gain complexity for 3 - 5 years after harvest year. 

Alc/vol:12.8%           |       Calories: 70.1k/ 100 g           |                 Price: 85.0 NIS

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