Peter Nicolay Urziger Goldwingert Spatlese

”terrior the urziger goldwingert vineyard is less than 0. 3 hectares (0. 74 acres) in size and one of the smallest vineyards in germany. The vineyard reaches up only 40 meters from bottom to top. The goldwingert is bordered on three sides by high stone cliffs and faces south. The self-rooted riesling vines grow on deep grey-red slate soil with a high stone content. Wines grown in the urziger goldwingert have outstanding elegance combined with classy fruitiness and lively harmony. Description from the goldwingert we get wines that have a unique minerality and a fruity elegance. Due to the red slate the character of these riesling wines is much more full bodied and spicy than the classy fine wines from the blue slate terroir in bernkastel and wehlen. Food affinities the goldwingert spatlese is a perfect match for sushi with a wasabi-soy-sauce; cuts right through the hot spice of wasabi. We say: not an easy wine. Beware of the red slate power. If you love wines with character and d