A.J. Adam Dhroner Hofberg Riesling Trocken 2019 germany The Washington Post

The Washington Post

After meticulous sorting of the grapes the mash starts an open fermentation process with its natural yeasts at temperatures between 25º and 33º C during which tannins and color are released from the skins through frequent pumpovers the skin cap

Exposure: southern slope of Etna

Aging: it remained 14 months in French oak barrels and 9 months in a 15 Hl wooden cask

Having vinified grapes from that area for six years on an experimental level

A.J. Adam Dhroner Hofberg Riesling Trocken 2019 germany The Washington PostCountry: GermanyRegion: MoselVarietal(s): 100% RieslingSize: 750ml 1500ml The 2019er Hofberg, as it is referred to on the consumer label, was fermented in Fuder with fruit picked on 55 to 60 year old vines situated in classical parts on the main hill of the vineyard. It immediately captures ones attention with some attractive and richer scents of pineapple, almond cream, a hint of apricot, and spices. Despite a low 12% of alcohol, the wine proves