Gunther Steinmetz - Wintricher Geierslay Kabinett 2024
The Weingut Günther Steinmetz, located in Brauneberg in the heart of the Moselle, is today one of the most sought-after estates in the region for the precision and purity of its Rieslings. Working many historic parcels on steep slopes, the estate highlights terroirs of blue and gray slate that give the wines tension and a mineral signature. Viticulture is carried out with a demanding artisanal approach, favoring low yields and perfectly controlled ripeness. The vinifications, with minimal intervention, aim to faithfully express the identity of each cru. Günther Steinmetz has established himself as an essential reference for lovers of fine, chiselled Rieslings designed for aging.
The Wintricher Geierslay Kabinett 2024 comes from the steep vineyard of Geierslay, located in the municipality of Wintrich. Ideally exposed and composed of slate soils, this terroir produces wines of great finesse and remarkable tension. Made exclusively from Riesling, the 2024 vintage expresses a subtle balance between delicate fruitiness and vibrant freshness. The Kabinett style favors lightness, precision, and a perfectly integrated sweetness, supported by the crystalline acidity typical of the Moselle. The vinification aims to preserve aromatic purity and natural energy.
On tasting, the wine reveals an expressive nose of green apple, fresh lemon, and white flowers, accompanied by a mineral touch of wet slate. The palate is slender, fresh, and airy, with a fine sweetness balanced by a lively and structuring acidity. The whole offers a sensation of elegant lightness and a persistent saline finish. This Kabinett will perfectly accompany lightly spiced Asian cuisine, smoked fish, or can be enjoyed alone as an aperitif. It also has a beautiful potential for evolution, developing more complex and honeyed notes over time.
Grape variety: 100% Riesling
