{"product_id":"prinz-salm-scharlachberg-riesling-grosses-gewachs-2015","title":"Prinz Salm Scharlachberg Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrinz Salm Scharlachberg Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2015 is a finely composed expression of one of the Nahe’s most distinctive sites, showing how time can deepen Riesling without dimming its precision. From the steep, sunlit slopes of Bingen, this Grosses Gewächs combines ripe fruit, striking minerality, and an elegant tension that speaks to both the vineyard and the producer’s long-standing craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a bright, polished clarity with layers of mature citrus, white flowers, and a subtle smoky-mineral edge. With air, nuances of chalk, honey, and wet stone emerge, adding depth and complexity to the wine’s aromatic profile.\n\nThe palate is concentrated and structured, with vivid acidity carrying flavors of ripe lemon, orchard fruit, and a distinct saline finish. It is already beautifully expressive, yet the wine has the concentration and backbone to age gracefully for many years, likely developing even greater nuance over the next decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wine comes from the steep Scharlachberg vineyards in Bingen, where quartz-rich soils and red slate create a terroir of power, finesse, and pronounced minerality. After spontaneous fermentation, the wine is matured in stainless steel to preserve freshness, followed by time on the lees to build texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a versatile but serious Riesling that pairs beautifully with shellfish, oysters, grilled sole, sushi, roast chicken, or dishes with delicate cream sauces and subtle spice. Serve chilled at around 10–12°C, and decanting is generally not necessary, though a short period in the glass can help reveal its full aromatic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrinz Salm is one of Germany’s historic wine estates, with roots going back centuries and a reputation for producing precise, terroir-driven wines from some of the country’s finest sites. Today, the estate is especially respected for its refined Rieslings and for consistently showing the balance between structure, elegance, and age-worthiness that defines top-class German wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prinz Salm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252975063377,"sku":"FW-9824","price":80.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/prinz_salm_scharlachberg_2015_riesling.png?v=1783448321","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/prinz-salm-scharlachberg-riesling-grosses-gewachs-2015","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}