# Eva Fricke Kiedrich Riesling Trocken (2023)

- **Producer:** Weingut Eva Fricke
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Rheingau, Germany
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 12–15 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blossom, lemon, peach, apple, grapefruit, biscuit, ginger, petrol (gasoline), almond

## About this wine

The Eva Fricke Kiedrich Riesling Trocken 2023 is a dry white wine from the Rheingau region of Germany, specifically the village of Kiedrich. Produced by Weingut Eva Fricke, the wine is made from 100% Riesling grapes. Eva Fricke established her winery in 2006 with a focus on pure, elegant wines that express their terroir. The Kiedrich vineyards, with their loam, clay, and quartzite soils, are recognized for contributing to the wine's distinct character. This wine is often noted for its power and expressiveness, positioning it as a significant ambassador of its origin.

## Interesting facts

- Considered a 'village wine' that rivals Grand Cru equivalents.
- Farmed organically.
- Spontaneous fermentation without cultured yeasts.
- Aged on fine lees for 11 months.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity cuts through richness and cleanses the palate, making it ideal for fatty or creamy dishes. Its minerality and salinity complement seafood and lighter proteins, while its subtle fruit notes can bridge to dishes with fruit elements.

## Wine making process

The Eva Fricke Kiedrich Riesling Trocken 2023 is produced using organically grown grapes harvested by hand. Fermentation is spontaneous, relying on natural yeasts, and takes place in either large neutral barrels, steel tanks, or a combination of both. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes an 11-month aging period on its fine lees, primarily in steel tanks. This approach aims to capture the purity and expressiveness of the Riesling grape and its Kiedrich origin.