# Isegrim Riesling Sekt Extra Brut

- **Producer:** Weingut Isegrim
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Pfalz, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €24
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now
- **Aromas & flavours:** apple, grape, bread, toasted bread, biscuit, pastry

## About this wine

Weingut Isegrim produces the Isegrim Riesling Sekt Extra Brut, a sparkling wine from the Pfalz region of Germany. This wine is distinguished by its organic certification and a unique aromatic profile that combines fresh apple notes with hints of freshly baked bread. The producer, Weingut Isegrim, is a Bioland-certified organic farm that emphasizes traditional methods alongside modern technology to craft elegant wines, leveraging the favorable conditions of the Pfalz for grape cultivation. The wine's designation as 'Extra Brut' indicates a very dry style.

## Interesting facts

- Certified Bioland organic farm.
- Hand-harvested, whole cluster pressed.
- Undergoes hand riddling for clarity.
- A versatile Sekt for celebrations and casual moments.

## Food pairing

The wine's crisp acidity and dry profile make it an excellent counterpoint to richer or fattier dishes, cleansing the palate. Its subtle fruit and yeasty notes can complement delicate seafood and poultry, while its dryness prevents it from clashing with lighter preparations.

## Wine making process

The Isegrim Riesling Sekt Extra Brut is produced using 100% Riesling grapes from the Pfalz region. The winemaking process begins with a whole cluster pressing of the hand-harvested grapes. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks. Following the initial fermentation, the wine undergoes an extended aging period of over 18 months on its lees. The clarification process involves hand riddling, a traditional method for settling yeast sediment. The wine is bottled with a dosage that results in an 'Extra Brut' level of dryness.