Karl May Wine – Bechtheim Geyersberg Riesling – [ORGANIC]

The Bechtheim Geyersberg Riesling 2021 is a Karl May wine from the old Geyersberg vineyard. This elegant single-vineyard Riesling displays finesse on the palate, with juicy pome fruit and tropical fruitiness alongside fragrant herbal notes, rounded off by an impressive limestone minerality.

The Karl May Bechtheim Geyersberg Riesling, at 12.5% vol. alcohol, is an elegant food companion for delicate dishes without heavy sauces, such as veal or chicken, spring vegetables, and summer salads. We recommend a large glass and a serving temperature of 10-12 degrees Celsius.

Karl May Wine – Production

The Geyersberg vineyard is located in the neighboring municipality of the winery in Bechtheim and has been known for centuries as a source of exceptional wines. The south-facing vineyard, which Fritz and Peter cultivate organically, is internally referred to by them as "Erste Lage" (First Growth). Riesling thrives particularly well on rich loess-loam soils with a high lime content.

To harvest fully ripe grapes in autumn, Fritz and Peter May begin as early as January with the gentle pruning of the almost 30-year-old vines and an early defoliation of the grape zone for optimal sun exposure, as well as yield reduction through green harvesting in early summer. Selective hand-picking of the grapes often takes place in several passes. The journey to the new winery is short, where the grapes are gently processed further. The mash is gently pressed, and the must ferments spontaneously in large wooden barrels, where it remains on the full lees for several months until bottling.

Geyersberg Riesling – A Wine and Its Values

• Origin Germany
• Growing Region Rheinhessen
• Vineyard Bechtheim Geyersberg
• Grape Variety Riesling
• 12.5% vol. Alcohol
• 7.4 g/l Acidity
• 3.3 g/l Residual Sugar
• 94 points James Suckling

Organic control body DE-ÖKO-039 – German Agriculture