2023 Coquette, Rietsch - Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Noir, 11.5%, 75cl

£33.75

Grape Variety: Riesling, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer

Producer: Domaine Rietsch

Region: Mittelbergheim, Alsace, France

Certified Organic

Vegan friendly wine

Wild Scale: 4/5

11.5% alcohol

Winemaking: Organic Riesling, Pinot Noir and Gewurztraminer grapes were harvested by hand. Maceration before fermentation with indigenous yeast. Aged in old barrels on the lees for 7 months. Bottled with no fining or filtration and just a small amount of sulphur (13mg/litre)

This Wine: This luminous pink skin contact wines appearance is indicative of its vibrant character! This is a beautiful complex wine with aromas of morello cherry, wild strawberries and pithy citrus all underlined by a twist of spice. A joy to drink!

Notes on the Winemaker: Jean-Pierre Rietsch is a natural winemaker in the village of Mittelbergheim, Alsace. His estate has been in the family for seven generations but wasn't used for vine cultivation until the 1970s. He has garnered a reputation as a legend in this area and when you try his wines, you'll see why. From rich and complex Riesling to traditional method sparkling wine and skin contact cuvées, his wide range has something for everyone.