{"product_id":"falkenstein-valle-venosta-riesling-2025","title":"Falkenstein Valle Venosta Riesling 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eFalkenstein Valle Venosta Riesling 2025 is a dry, still white wine that pairs Riesling’s vivid fruit with the mineral character of Naturno’s Alpine vineyards. Though the grape has historic roots in the Rhine Valley, it finds a distinctive mountain expression here, shaped by the Pratzner family’s work at Falkenstein.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nose offers intense citrus, apricot and peach. On the palate, lively, structured acidity and pronounced minerality give the wine a focused, energetic profile, balanced by ripe stone-fruit and citrus flavours. Its acidity and mineral structure point to good potential for ageing, though the ideal drinking window will depend on the vintage and storage conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Riesling comes from Falkenstein’s vineyards in Naturno, where a cool, sunny Alpine climate and significant day-to-night temperature shifts help grapes develop aromatic ripeness while retaining fresh acidity. The estate’s sandy soils are rich in granite, slate and gneiss, with veins of quartz and mica. Fermentation takes place in inert vessels to preserve the grape’s character, followed by ten months in large acacia casks on coarse lees and a further five months of bottle ageing. Harvesting methods are not specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe with fish, from lean white fish to richer preparations, or alongside cheese. A serving temperature of around 10–12°C should bring out the wine’s freshness and aromatic detail. Decanting is not essential; opening the bottle shortly before serving should allow its aromas to unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFalkenstein is the estate of the Pratzner family, whose dedication to Riesling has helped give the variety a distinctive Alpine expression in Valle Venosta. The winery’s atmospheric cellar is carved into the rock, reflecting its close connection to the mountain landscape. No specific awards or other notable achievements are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Falkenstein (Franz Pratzner)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55782253199697,"sku":"XW-63355","price":23.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/falkenstein-valle-venosta-riesling-2025","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}