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A. Christmann Riesling Idig GG 2016 750ml

size
750ml
country
Germany
region
Pfalz
WS
93
DC
92
Additional vintages
2022 2021 2017 2016
WS
93
Rated 93 by Wine Spectator
This medium-bodied Riesling delivers plenty of character, with velvety texture and an expressive palate. Bursts with ripe peach, eucalyptus and citrus flavors, supported by a firm structure. Shows wonderful tension between the fruit, floral and spice details, with concentrated acidity and pinpoint focus. Lovely now, but better to wait for this to peak. Best from 2019 through 2031. 400 cases made, 30 cases imported. ... More details
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A. Christmann Riesling Idig GG 2016 750ml

SKU 879725
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Professional Ratings
WS
93
DC
92
WS
93
Rated 93 by Wine Spectator
This medium-bodied Riesling delivers plenty of character, with velvety texture and an expressive palate. Bursts with ripe peach, eucalyptus and citrus flavors, supported by a firm structure. Shows wonderful tension between the fruit, floral and spice details, with concentrated acidity and pinpoint focus. Lovely now, but better to wait for this to peak. Best from 2019 through 2031. 400 cases made, 30 cases imported.
DC
92
Rated 92 by Decanter
An alluring scent of bergamot and a hint of wood leads into a taut, smooth and powerful palate brimming with citrus, lime juice and spicy mineral flavours. There's a bright citrus acidity and mid-palate texture, before a long, phenolic finish. Drinking Window 2020 - 2032.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
Germany
region
Pfalz
Additional vintages
2022 2021 2017 2016
Overview
This medium-bodied Riesling delivers plenty of character, with velvety texture and an expressive palate. Bursts with ripe peach, eucalyptus and citrus flavors, supported by a firm structure. Shows wonderful tension between the fruit, floral and spice details, with concentrated acidity and pinpoint focus. Lovely now, but better to wait for this to peak. Best from 2019 through 2031. 400 cases made, 30 cases imported.
green grapes

Varietal: Riesling

Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany's ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very 'terroir expressive' varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of 'fine' white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.
barrel

Region: Pfalz

Germany's thriving wine region of Pfalz is the second largest in the country, and is generally considered to be one of the finest regions for Germanic style wines in the world. The warm and sunny climate of Pfalz is exceedingly similar to that of Alsace, and many of the same fine grape varietals can be found flourishing there in the mineral rich, fertile soils which typify the region. With a history stretching back to the Roman times, Pfalz has long been a center for traditional viticulture, and that spirit of doing things the 'old fashioned way' remains to this day. With over twenty five thousand hectares of land under vine, Pfalz succeeds in being a large scale producer of wines, whilst keeping quality levels and distinction high, and whilst maintaining a tradition of excellence and elegance.
fields

Country: Germany

Much has changed over the past few decades in regards to German wine. Long gone are the days of mass produced, sickly sweet white wines which were once the chief exports of this fascinating and ancient wine producing country, and they have been replaced with something far more sophisticated. Whilst Germany continues to produce a relatively large amount of dessert wine, the wineries of the south of the country have reverted their attention to the production of drier, more elegant wines which really make the most of the fine grape varieties which flourish there. Many of the wineries dealing primarily with the excellent Riesling grapes have produced some truly exceptional dry and semi-sweet wines over the past few years, and it seems the world has finally woken up and noticed the extremely high quality of the distinctive produce coming out of Germany today.
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green grapes

Varietal: Riesling

Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany's ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very 'terroir expressive' varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of 'fine' white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.
barrel

Region: Pfalz

Germany's thriving wine region of Pfalz is the second largest in the country, and is generally considered to be one of the finest regions for Germanic style wines in the world. The warm and sunny climate of Pfalz is exceedingly similar to that of Alsace, and many of the same fine grape varietals can be found flourishing there in the mineral rich, fertile soils which typify the region. With a history stretching back to the Roman times, Pfalz has long been a center for traditional viticulture, and that spirit of doing things the 'old fashioned way' remains to this day. With over twenty five thousand hectares of land under vine, Pfalz succeeds in being a large scale producer of wines, whilst keeping quality levels and distinction high, and whilst maintaining a tradition of excellence and elegance.
fields

Country: Germany

Much has changed over the past few decades in regards to German wine. Long gone are the days of mass produced, sickly sweet white wines which were once the chief exports of this fascinating and ancient wine producing country, and they have been replaced with something far more sophisticated. Whilst Germany continues to produce a relatively large amount of dessert wine, the wineries of the south of the country have reverted their attention to the production of drier, more elegant wines which really make the most of the fine grape varieties which flourish there. Many of the wineries dealing primarily with the excellent Riesling grapes have produced some truly exceptional dry and semi-sweet wines over the past few years, and it seems the world has finally woken up and noticed the extremely high quality of the distinctive produce coming out of Germany today.