# Sander Riesling trocken (2023)

- **Producer:** Weingut Sander
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Rheinhessen, Germany
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €15
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 6–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, peach, green apple, lemon

## About this wine

Sander Riesling trocken is a dry white wine from Weingut Sander in Rheinhessen, Germany, made from 100% Riesling grapes. The winery has a long-standing tradition of organic viticulture, dating back to the 1950s, with the current generation continuing this legacy. The wine is a reflection of its origin, showcasing the natural conditions of the vintage and the vineyard's ecosystem.

## Interesting facts

- Weingut Sander is one of Germany's first organic wineries, with practices dating back to the 1950s.
- The winery's emblem is the ladybug, symbolizing their commitment to a healthy vineyard ecosystem.
- This wine is vegan-friendly.

## Food pairing

The wine's crisp acidity and bright fruit notes cut through richer textures and complement the natural sweetness of seafood and pork. Its minerality and subtle fruit profile also harmonize with the herbaceous and spicy elements found in many Asian cuisines.

## Wine making process

The grapes for Sander Riesling trocken are gently pressed and then fermented in stainless steel tanks. The wine undergoes a brief period of lees contact for 12 hours prior to fermentation. Following fermentation, it is aged for six months in stainless steel tanks. This approach prioritizes preserving the wine's inherent freshness and fruit character.