# Sauvage Riesling Trocken (2023)

- **Producer:** Georg Breuer
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Rheingau, Germany
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 11.5%
- **Average price:** €18
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, lemon, apple, blossom, petrol (gasoline), wet stones

## About this wine

The Georg Breuer Sauvage Riesling 2023 is a dry white wine from the Rheingau, Germany, made from 100% Riesling grapes. The wine's name, 'Sauvage,' signifies a wild or natural fermentation process, contributing to its character. Georg Breuer is a well-established producer in the Rheingau, with the estate now managed by Theresa Breuer, following in the footsteps of her father, Bernhard Breuer, who was a proponent of drier German wine styles and vineyard classification. The grapes are cultivated on estate sites within the Rheingau, benefiting from the region's specific soil types.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Sauvage' means 'wild' in French, referring to the natural fermentation.
- Certified organic and Fair'n Green.
- Bernhard Breuer championed dry Rheingau wines.
- Screw cap closure for freshness.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity cuts through richer elements and cleanses the palate, making it an excellent companion for seafood and dishes with moderate fat. Its inherent freshness complements lighter proteins and vegetables, while subtle herbal notes can echo those found in certain dishes.

## Wine making process

The Georg Breuer Sauvage Riesling 2023 is produced from 100% Riesling grapes. A key technique is the 'Sauvage' designation, which signifies a wild or natural fermentation process, utilizing indigenous yeasts. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks. The estate employs organic farming methods and holds Fair'n Green certification.