Riesling Pfalz Gerd Stepp Vom Saumagen - 1302, 2017

A single vineyard Riesling from Kallstadter Saumagen. The composition of the soil and the south east exposition make it one of the Pfalz’s prime sites. The soil is loess-loam over shell-based limestone known locally as Muschelkalk. Distinctly mineral in character, it has notes of petrol and kerosene with fresh limes. It is smooth and fresh with a limey acidity and quite tart on the finish, giving depth. Initial spontaneous fermentation by indigenous yeast and maturation on lees added texture and richness, creating a wine which should mature nicely over several years.