Bechtheim Geyersberg Riesling – 2021

Karl May Wine – Bechtheim Geyersberg Riesling – [ORGANIC]

The Bechtheim Geyersberg Riesling 2021 is a Karl May wine from the old Geyersberg vineyard. This elegant single-vineyard Riesling presents itself with finesse on the palate; alongside juicy pome fruit and tropical fruitiness, fragrant herbal notes emerge, and an impressive limestone minerality rounds off this impression.

With 12.5% vol. alcohol, the Karl May Wine Bechtheim Geyersberg Riesling is an elegant companion for fine dishes without heavy sauces, such as veal or chicken, spring vegetables, and summer salads. We recommend a large glass and a serving temperature of 10-12 degrees Celsius.

Karl May Wine – Preparation

The Geyersberg vineyard is located in the neighboring municipality of the winery in Bechtheim and has been known for centuries as a source of exceptional wines. The south-facing vineyard, which Fritz and Peter cultivate organically, is internally referred to by them as "Erste Lage" (First Growth). Riesling thrives particularly well on rich loess-loam soils with a high proportion of limestone.

To harvest fully ripe grapes in autumn, Fritz and Peter May begin in January with gentle pruning of the almost 30-year-old vines and early defoliation of the grape zone for optimal sun exposure, as well as yield reduction through green harvesting in early summer. Selective manual harvesting of the grapes often takes place in several passes. The path to the new winery is short, where the grapes are gently processed further. The mash is gently pressed, and the must is spontaneously fermented in large wooden barrels, where it remains on its full lees for several months until bottling.

Geyersberg Riesling – a wine and its characteristics

• Origin Germany
• Growing region Rheinhessen
• Vineyard Bechtheim Geyersberg
• Grape variety Riesling
• 12.5% vol. Alcohol
• 7.4 g/l Acidity
• 3.3 g/l Residual sugar
• 94 points James Suckling

Organic control body DE-ÖKO-039 – German Agriculture