# Prestige Cuvée Riesling Brut (2023)

- **Producer:** Weingut Sander
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** 100% Riesling
- **Region:** Rheinhessen, Germany
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 11.5%
- **Average price:** €17
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** green apple, pear, grapefruit, lime, biscuit, bread

## About this wine

The Prestige Cuvée Riesling Brut by Weingut Sander is a 100% Riesling sparkling wine from Rheinhessen, Germany. Founded on a legacy of organic viticulture dating back to the 1950s, the Sander family, now led by Stefan Sander, upholds a deep commitment to biodynamic and sustainable farming practices, symbolized by their ladybug emblem. This Sekt is produced using the traditional method, offering a pure expression of the grape and terroir, with the winemaking process designed to enhance the natural characteristics of the Riesling while developing the complexity typical of bottle-fermented sparkling wines.

## Interesting facts

- Weingut Sander is one of Germany's oldest organic wineries, with roots in organic farming since the 1950s.
- The winery holds Demeter certification, signifying adherence to strict biodynamic farming standards.
- This Sekt is made using the traditional method, the same technique employed in Champagne production.
- The Sander estate uses a ladybug emblem to symbolize their commitment to natural pest control.
- The 'Prestige Cuvée Riesling Brut' was awarded a Gold Medal and an 'outstanding' 91-point rating at the Vinum Sekt Award.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity and crisp profile cut through richness and complement delicate flavors. Its citrus and green apple notes pair well with seafood and lighter poultry, while its dryness makes it a versatile aperitif.

## Wine making process

The Prestige Cuvée Riesling Brut is crafted using the traditional method, involving a secondary fermentation in the bottle to achieve its sparkle. The grapes are 100% Riesling, cultivated under strict organic and biodynamic principles by Weingut Sander, a pioneer in this field since the 1950s. This approach ensures a pure expression of the grape and terroir, with the winemaking process designed to enhance the natural characteristics of the Riesling while developing the complexity typical of bottle-fermented sparkling wines.