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  • Country ranking ?

    133
  • Producer ranking ?

    16
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    now to 2030
  • Food Pairing

    Salmon with a mild butter sauce

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The Story

Scharzhofberg is one of the most famous sites in Germany and was probably planted by the Romans. Situated in Wiltingen, it is removed from the Saar in a side valley and faces due south. It is both very steep (30-60% grade) and high (590-918 ft.). The soil, formed from gray Devonian slate decomposition, is very deep with no bedrock. Like many of the best European vineyards, Scharzhofberg is very well drained but still holds sufficient moisture.

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Vintage 2012

A cool, wet summer in Germany, saved by late warmth in September and October. Yields were overall in line with long term averages, although the Mosel lost up to 25% of its crop. Quality is widely agreed to be very good indeed, and dry Riesling as well as Spätburgunder managed to flatter early, but could be found lacking in acidity. To be drunk sooner rather than later. Noble sweet wines are in even smaller supply than usual.

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Latest Pro-tasting notes

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Tasting note

color

Medium, Green-Yellow and Healthy

ending

Long, Round and Flavorful

flavors

Licorice, Mineral, Glycerin, Steely, Buttery and Tropical fruits

recommend

Yes

taste

High in Acidity, Warming, Balanced, Good texture, Harmonious, Focused, Full and Silky tannins

Verdict

Good everyday wine and Intelligent

Information

Origin

Scharzhofberg, Saar

Vintage Quality

Above Average

Value For Money

Very good

Investment potential

Average

Fake factory

None

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