This Riesling from the Saumagen vineyard in Ellerstadt represents the classical elegance of Palatinate terroir, where deep sandy and limestone soils impart mineral precision to the variety's natural complexity. The 2017 vintage, harvested at moderate ripeness levels, maintains the wine's characteristic finesse with a measured alcohol of 12.5 percent, allowing aromatic clarity and textural subtlety to predominate. Markus Schneider's restrained vinification approach preserves the vineyard's signature expression, crisp stone fruit with subtle herbaceous notes and a crystalline acidity that invites contemplation. This wine develops gracefully over the coming years and pairs compellingly with fine seafood, white fish preparations, or sophisticated vegetable-forward cuisine.
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
- 3
- Tannin
- 1
- Acidity
- 3
- Sweetness
- 2
- Fruit
- 3
- Characteristics
- Mineral-driven, Dry, Age-worthy, Terroir-expressive
- Food pairing
- River fish, Scallops, Pork schnitzel, Vegetable soups
- Élevage
- Stainless steel and partial short-term oak maturation