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Weingut Hans Wirsching KG
Winery Wines Files 5

2015 Iphofen Kronsberg Riesling Grosses Gewächs trocken, Franconia/Franken, Germany

Some dried flowers, herbaceous notes with parsley on the nose, delicate yellow spice, vegetal notes, ripe yellow fruit, light earthy and mineral notes. Ripe juicy fruit on the palate, has both warm and cool elements, very elegant, lively acidity, light tannic grip, touch of yellow spice, persistent and concentrated, full-bodied and slightly creamy, good depth, still young, nutty traces in the background, compact structure, very good firm, fairly juicy finish.

Best to drink: 2019-2027+ What our ratings mean

Last reviewed: 6 October, 2017
Type: Weißwein(White wine)
Quantity: 0.75 L
Alcohol content: 14%
Classification: Grosses Gewächs
Sweetness: trocken(dry)
Bottle closure: Screw cap
Variety: Riesling
Registration number: 236914
wein.plus rating: excellent (92 WP)
Last reviewed: 3 September, 2016
Best to drink: 2020-2028+
Editor note: Firm polished nose, still slightly restless and sulphurous, citrus and some stone fruit, prominent herbs and spices, light floral traces, prominent mineral notes. Juicy, ripe, slightly sweetish and creamy fruit on the palate, vegetal and herbaceous aromas, light earthy and mineral notes, light yeasty and nutty aromas, fairly prominent acidity, tannins still slightly rough, persistent, quite full-bodied, delicate buttery notes in the background, has substance and some depth, only starts to show its potential on the second day, becomes firmer and more brilliant, slightly noticeable warm alcohol on a very good finish.

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