Weingut Prager Wachstum Bodenstein Riesling Smaragd 2023

Weingut Prager Wachstum Bodenstein Riesling Smaragd 2023$79. 99 on 6+ (code: 6saves5) 97 Vinous The 2023 Riesling Wachstum Bodenstein Smaragd is on the Hochseiber site, planted in 1990 with the most varied selection of Riesling genetics of 25 different clones from across Germany, Alsace and Wachau. The site reaches up to 460 meters, which was difficult to ripen at the time of planting. The breezy freshness of fragrant and aromatic citrus features tangerine, bergamot and grapefruit. The palate is milder

Generazione Alessandro Trainara Etna Bianco 2019

The site is late ripening

The grapes are sourced from four plots in two villages—Barbonne-Fayel and Fontaine-Denis—planted in the 1970s by Adrien’s grandfather

Le Vigne is a wine in movement

green apple floods a meringue base

precisely in the San Sebastiano area

By the time he built up a very loyal cult following

It opens with a burst of tart wild berry fruit and spice as silky textures and violet inner florals soothe the senses

Fermentation: Stainless steel

Cultivation system ‘Alberello’ vine training

The wine grabs the palate with its layers of texture that wash over it like worn flannel as flavors of honey

Maceration: cold maceration for 7 days at 8ºC