Thorsten Melsheimer
Rurale 2019
Thorsten Melsheimer has always had a fondness for sparkling wine, but wanted to find a way to make one naturally. The 'Rurale' cuvée achieves this goal, and combines the freshness of a pét-nat with the texture and complexity of traditionally made Sekt. The lees ageing together with the striking acidity of the Riesling grape make this an exciting option for anyone looking for a Sparkling Extravaganza. It's like Mozart meets Metallica.
DETAILS ABOUT THE WINE:
Winemaker: Thorsten Melsheimer
Farming: Biodynamic
Region: Mosel, Germany
Vintage: 2019
Grapes: Riesling
Colour: Sparkling
ABV: 10.5%
Size: 75 cL
Title
£32.00
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Thorsten Melsheimer
The Melsheimer winery is a place full of history and tradition. Walking into the small cobbled street in the village of Reil indeed feels like a moment of the past, as if we are in the middle of the 19th century where this may well have been the Burgundy or Bordeaux of the wine world. The Melsheimers were never part of the 'top' estates or 'prime' single-vineyards, but already Thorsten Melsheimer's grand father was incredibly proud of the family's monopole vineyard - Reiler Mullay Hofberg - a few minutes away from the tiny village ...