Citrus Fruit, Floral, Mineral, and Pepper / Spice, Smokey and Sweet Spice
BODY: Medium -
DRYNESS: Dry
ACIDITY: Medium +
TANNIN: Light
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)
Origin: South Slovakia (Južnoslovenská), Slovakia
Grape Varietals:
Riesling
Winemaking:
Late Harvest, Direct Press, and On Lees Ageing
Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels
Awards:
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Sausages & Sauerkraut, White asperagus, Mexican Fish Tacos
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
King of Riesling- Egon Müller.
Château Bela is old residence of Baron Ullmann’s family. It is located in Southern Slovakian Štúrovo wine growing area, near the Slovak-Hungarian border. The first vines in the area were planted by the Romans and today’s grapes are grown on the hills below the castle and vinified by talented local winemaker Miroslav Petrech and one of the most famous winemakers in the world Egon Müller from Germany.
Egon Müller has discovered the potential of wines in the Château Béla area in Slovakia and makes a dry Riesling which objective is to challenge the best Rieslings from Austria and the Alsace region. The first vintage was 2001, production volume is around 30 000 bottles per year.
Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Riesling from the Egon variant, a specific variant grown by Egon Muller in the Saar region of Germany.
Taste Profile: Light yellow color. The scent of linden blossom and honey transitions into beautiful notes of fresh citrus. The taste is rich and structured, tropical fruits of various kinds, honey, fine minerality and beautiful, juicy acidity, which is a prerequisite for the longevity of this beautiful Riesling. Late harvested, vinified dry.
