# Riesling Sekt Brut Nature (2019)

- **Producer:** Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Rheingau, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €29
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 6–8 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** meadow herbs, blossom, verbena, pineapple, ginger, mango, biscuit, fennel, anise, brioche, pastry, liquorice

## About this wine

The Peter Jakob Kühn Riesling Sekt Brut Nature 2019 is a sparkling wine from the Rheingau, Germany, made from 100% Riesling grapes using traditional bottle fermentation. Weingut Peter Jakob Kühn, a family estate with over 230 years of history, practices biodynamic viticulture, aiming for wines in harmony with nature. This Sekt is a purist expression of Rheingau Riesling, sourced from higher vineyard sites, and is noted for its depth and complexity due to extended lees aging. It represents German sparkling wine production at a high level, particularly in the dry Brut Nature style.

## Interesting facts

- Crafted using the traditional bottle fermentation method.
- A Brut Nature Sekt means no added sugar dosage.
- Aged for 30 months on its lees for added depth.
- Grapes are sourced from higher vineyard sites in the Rheingau.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity and dry profile cut through richness and fat, while its subtle fruit notes complement lighter proteins and vegetables. The invigorating structure makes it a versatile aperitif and a good match for dishes with a touch of sweetness or spice.

## Wine making process

The Peter Jakob Kühn Riesling Sekt Brut Nature 2019 is produced using the traditional bottle fermentation method. Grapes are hand-picked from higher vineyard sites. Following primary fermentation, a secondary fermentation occurs in the bottle, a process that lasts for 30 months while the wine ages on its lees. This extended aging contributes to the wine's complexity and texture. The vineyard management follows biodynamic practices.