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2002 Pierre Sparr Riesling Altenbourg

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This Riesling Altenbourg presents itself in shining suns-yellow, while the smell points with apart sort-typical notes of maturity and exciting mineral favors, as well as aromas like citrus bowls, hay and fir cone. Finally, after some time air contact a fruity explosion from mango and peach overflows the epicure!

The delicate sweetness appears in the palate, as well expressive and wonderful integrated into a game with the lemony fruity acid and an opulent body. This charismatic drop finds finally completion in a long aromatic aftertaste, marked by lemon peel. A classic representative of its kind and ideal companions of powerful rustic pleasures.

Temp: 6-8°C | Storage: 4-5 years

Food pairing: Tarte flambée, grilled salmon, Tajine with lemon, roast goose, quiche.
Alcohol vol. : 13,5% alc./vol.
Residual sugar : 5,0 g/l
Total acidity (tartric): 5,81 g/l
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