2005 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 5.9%
Residual Sugar 382.7 g/L
Total Acidity 9.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 280 kcal / glass
150ml glass280 kcal
750ml bottle1400 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification Trockenbeerenauslese
Region Rheingau
Soil Shallow, Stony loam with layers of slate and quartzite
Orientation South-Facing
Production Details The 2005 Rheingau growing season featured dry summer weather and warm October days, producing ripe grapes with high must weights and fine acidity; the overall crop was 25% smaller than the previous year.
Tasting Notes Deeply sweet honeyed nose with tropical-fruit and arancini notes; apricot jam on the palate, fine mineral bitterness and balanced sweetness and acidity.
Food Pairing Foie gras, cheese, or pastry-based desserts with tart fruit