From Markus Schneider's vineyard in Ellerstadt, this 2017 Saumagen expresses the classical minerality and fruit precision that define Pfalz Riesling at its most refined. Fermented with restraint and aged to develop subtle complexity, the wine presents itself with considerable clarity: white stone fruit, delicate citrus notes, and a distinctive salinity that speaks to the terroir's geological character. The balanced 12.5% alcohol and crisp acidity create a wine of considerable elegance and food-friendliness. Serve this with delicately prepared seafood, aged shellfish, or fine white cheese to fully appreciate its understated sophistication and distinctive mineral profile.
Data sheet
- Alcohol content
- 12.5
- Origin
- Deutschland
- Vintage
- 2017
- Region
- Pfalz
- Grape variety
- Riesling
- Closure
- Naturkorken
- Importer
- Siehe Erzeuger
- Producer
- Weingut Markus Schneider - D-67158 Ellerstadt
- Serving temperature
- 10-12 °C
- Body
- 2
- Tannin
- 1
- Acidity
- 3
- Sweetness
- 1
- Fruit
- 2
- Characteristics
- Dry, Minerally, Palatinate Classic, Age-worthy
- Food pairing
- Fish fillet with refined sauce, Seafood & oysters, Goat cheese, Lobster and langoustines
- Élevage
- Stainless steel, classical Palatinate vinification