Grape: RieslingVintage: 2022Type: White This off-dry white wine is an entry-level regional bottling produced by Florian Lauer from family parcels across the cool Saar valley. The estate manages the steep terraces sustainably, cultivating old riesling vines rooted in weathered slate soils that lock in high minerality. Spontaneous fermentation relies on native vineyard wild yeasts inside neutral oak barrels and stainless steel vats, utilizing temperature controls. This low-intervention process focuses on capturing natural structural harmony and a classic feinherb balance between sugar and acidity. It pours a pale straw-yellow color, releasing sharp aromatics of tart green apple, citrus rind, wet minerals, and a hint of petrol. A light-bodied, lively frame pairs crisp fruit flavors with a bracing line of mountain acidity. The residual sweetness coordinates with the racy entry, preventing the texture from feeling overly sharp or austere. A strong vein of slate salinity runs through the center, adding complex architectural tension.
