Sybille Kuntz Riesling 'Trocken' 2022

Sybille Kuntz is a renowned producer located in the heart of Germany's Mosel Valley, celebrated for crafting exquisite, dry Rieslings that embody elegance, precision, and striking mineral clarity. Since taking over her family vineyards in the 1980s, Sybille has championed organic and biodynamic practices, establishing a reputation for creating beautifully nuanced, terroir-driven wines. The Riesling "Trocken" from the vibrant 2022 vintage offers an impeccable reflection of the Mosel’s distinct slate soils and cool climate, capturing the essence of dry Riesling with exceptional clarity, freshness, and mineral sophistication.

The vineyards cultivated by Sybille Kuntz feature steep slopes with blue-grey Devonian slate soils, crucial to producing grapes with intense aromatic purity, vibrant acidity, and characteristic minerality. Meticulous vineyard practices, careful hand-harvesting, gentle pressing, and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks preserve the delicate freshness, aromatic complexity, and precise mineral character distinctive of her Riesling wines.

Appearance: Bright, luminous pale straw colour with delicate green reflections, demonstrating exceptional clarity and youthful freshness. Medium viscosity gently coats the glass, forming elegant, slow-moving tears.

Aroma: Expressive, fresh aromas of crisp green apple, ripe white peach, and citrus zest, harmoniously interwoven with delicate floral nuances of jasmine and elderflower. Subtle hints of crushed slate minerality and fresh herbs enhance the aromatic complexity.

Taste: Vibrantly crisp and beautifully balanced palate, offering flavours of fresh apple, white peach, and delicate citrus fruits, complemented gracefully by nuances of green herbs, white blossoms, and distinct slate minerality. The lively acidity ensures precision, elegance, and refreshing clarity.

Finish: Clean, long-lasting, mineral-driven finish, lingering impressively with orchard fruits, subtle floral notes, and elegant slate freshness. Vibrant acidity maintains a refined and refreshing aftertaste.

Food Pairing: Ideal alongside fresh oysters, grilled white fish with lemon-herb dressing, delicate sushi or sashimi, and lightly spiced Asian dishes such as Vietnamese summer rolls.