Mosel, Germany is known for its spectacular Rieslings. The small village of Bernkastel, with its vineyards situated on very steep, heavily graveled slopes, produce wines that are classified by the ripeness of the grapes at the time of harvest. Riesling is a verstile grape that can produce wines of various of body and style. Well regarded as a sommelier's favorite varietal, Riesling wines are know for their uncanny ability to represent their terroir, giving a true "sense of place."
Halbtrocken translated is “semi-dry”. This is a Semi-Dry Riesling has beautiful notes of apple, pineapple, peach, and lemon with a faint aroma of petrol due to the slate soil. This semi-dry wine shows a graceful character. The high acidity makes your mouth water.
This rich white wine has sweetness on the front but is dry on the back off the palate. The minerality and good acidity sweeps the sugar off the palate. On the palate, aromas of citrus fruits and stone fruit come to light.