Weingut Rudolf Fürst Centgrafenberg Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2016

Weingut Rudolf Fürst Centgrafenberg Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2016 unites historical slate vineyards of the Western Haardt with consistently minimal cellar work, which maximally preserves natural microorganisms and rock emanations. The winery deliberately focuses on manual harvesting and gentle whole-bunch pressing, allowing the specific microclimate of each slope to be directly reflected. The 2016 vintage was characterized by sun-drenched months and cool autumn nights, which enabled compact fruit with highly stabilized acidity, significantly extending its aging potential.

On the nose, a broad spectrum of citrus oil, unripe pears, and a clear hint of wet stone, as well as slight oxidative nuances, develops. On the palate, a taut architecture with a medium body and noticeable rock minerality follows, combining with subtle yeast associations in the finish. The texture appears focused and lingering, with the fruit sweetness cleanly interwoven into the acid-driven structure.

For suitable food pairing, mild hard cheeses such as Appenzeller or delicate fish dishes like fried herring on white cabbage are well suited. Lightly spiced chicken dishes with saffron risotto or Mediterranean vegetable pans with feta are also elegantly balanced by the wine's precise minerality.