Riesling Brut
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of release to fully appreciate its vibrant freshness and fine effervescence.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
fresh oysters, light seafood tempura, cured ham
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Crafted in the unique cross-border terroir of Schweigen-Rechtenbach, where German and French winemaking traditions seamlessly blur, Weingut Bernhart's Riesling Brut is a sparkling testament to the region's limestone-rich soils. This traditional-method Sekt (klassische Flaschengärung) benefits from the cool breezes flowing through the Wissembourg Gap and the intense Pfalz sunshine. Hand-harvested Riesling grapes are gently pressed and undergo secondary fermentation in the bottle, followed by extensive lees aging. This patient process yields a sparkling wine of remarkable precision, marrying the natural, high-toned acidity of Riesling with a delicate, creamy mousse and a profound mineral backbone derived from the ancient Kalkmergel (lime-marl) soils.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Located in the southern Pfalz municipality of Schweigen-Rechtenbach, right on the German-French border, Weingut Bernhart is a highly acclaimed family-run estate led by Gerd Bernhart. The winery is renowned for its unique cross-border terroir, managing historic vineyards such as the Sonnenberg, where limestone-rich soils yield exceptionally elegant, mineral-driven wines. As a member of the prestigious VDP, Bernhart focuses on traditional craftsmanship and sustainable viticulture, specializing in powerful, expressive Spätburgunder and precise, structured Weissburgunder and Grauburgunder. Their wines, aged in traditional oak casks and barriques, beautifully reflect the complex Kalkmergel soils of this historic border region. Address: Hauptstraße 19, 76889 Schweigen-Rechtenbach, Pfalz, Germany. Website: https://www.weingut-bernhart.de