Icewine Verrenberger Verrenberg Riesling 2018

Product description

The ice wine Verrenberger Verrenberg Riesling 2018 is a highly concentrated white ice wine made from 100% Riesling. The grapes used in ice wine are left on the vines until -7 celsius and then pressed. This separates the juice from the water, leaving you with a very concentrated wine.

Ice wine is one of the most unusual and rare wines in the world, and the 2018 Verrenberger Verrenberg Riesling Ice Wine is a perfect example of this unique category. Ice wine, or Eiswein, is made from grapes that freeze naturally on the vine. These grapes are usually harvested late in the season, when temperatures drop below -7°C. What makes this wine so special is that the grapes are pressed in a frozen state, separating the frozen water from the sugars and flavors, producing a very concentrated and intensely sweet juice.

This natural freezing results in a wine with exceptional sweetness, but also with powerful acidity that keeps the wine balanced. Ice wine is famous for its rich, concentrated flavors of tropical fruits such as mango, apricot, quince, and its long aging potential, meaning these wines can be stored for decades and often develop even further.

The 2018 Verrenberger Verrenberg Riesling Ice Wine is an excellent expression of this type of wine. It offers highly concentrated and voluminous flavors of ripe fruits such as mango, quince, and apricot, supported by ripe acidity. This makes for a persistent and balanced finish, in which the striking sweetness is beautifully balanced by the acidity.

What makes this wine extra special is its aging potential. Ice wine has great aging potential due to its high acidity and natural sweetness and can be stored for decades, further increasing the complexity of flavors. The recommended drinking temperature is between 8 and 12°C, which ensures an optimal taste experience.

The 2018 vintage for this wine was characterized by a very hot and dry summer, resulting in a high maturity of the grapes. Despite the dry conditions, the grapes were able to develop perfectly, ensuring homogeneous growth. Thanks to the cool nights in September, the acidity of the grapes was preserved, which is essential for balance and freshness in the wine.

Ice wine is special not only because of the production process, but also because of the specific climatic conditions required to make this wine. Ice wines can only be produced in areas where temperatures drop deep below freezing early in the winter. This makes it a rare wine, with limited harvests that depend on the whims of nature.

The Verrenberger Verrenberg Ice Wine is an excellent choice for lovers of sweet wines looking for something unique and elegant. It is a wine that pairs well with desserts, but can also be enjoyed solo as a sophisticated finish to a meal.