【German Icewine - Liquid Gold in the Wine World】
【A classic German winery from 1869】
【150-year-old white wine expert】
WG023 - Michel Schneider Silvaner Eiswein 2021 375ml
Special Price: $218
3 Bottles Price: $564 (Average $188/ bottle)
Origin: Germany
Grade: Pradikatswein (the highest grade of German wine)
Grape Variety: 100% Silvaner
Alcohol: 10.5%
Volume: 375ml
Recommended drinking temperature: 10-12 degrees
A superb German dessert wine made from grapes harvested while frozen after the first frost in autumn. The grapes are gently pressed, leaving the frozen water trapped in the press, resulting in a highly sweet and flavorful juice. The winemaking process ensures that the grapes remain healthy and of excellent quality before the first frost.
Palate: Aromas of honey, dates, and figs. Fresh acidity enhances the palate. It pairs particularly well with various fruit desserts and cheeses.
【Icewine? Or Eiswein?】
Icewine is actually English, and German is Eiswein. In fact, icewine and Eiswein generally refer to sweet wine except that the left language is different.
It is a unique and rare product in Canada, Germany and Austria. It is called the best wine in the world, and many people call it "liquid gold". Because the temperature is low, the grapes are naturally frozen on the vine to make wine.
Generally, both red and white wines and grapes are harvested in August and September every year.
However, according to the definition of the national standard "Ice Wine" (GB/T 25504-2010), ice wine refers to the postponement of grape harvesting (usually in late November/December or even January each year), when natural Under the conditions, the temperature is lower than -7℃, wait for the grapes to remain on the branches for a certain period of time, and wait for the grapes to freeze, because the water will freeze, but the sugar will not. Therefore, when the frozen grapes are pressed, the richness can be extracted. The same high sweetness as grape juice, and finally fermented and brewed (no additional sugar is added during the production process)
The winemaker then uses the grape juice to create a sweet wine with a pure flavor. This one is the process of making ice wine
However, in the past few years, due to the relationship between global warming, the days of freezing grapes have been greatly reduced, and the production has also been greatly reduced. German ice wine has become even more rare. So the price will also increase
【Rheinhessen - Germany's largest wine region】
Rheinhessen is the largest wine-producing region in Germany, and it has made remarkable progress in the promotion of wines regardless of the quality of the wines. With a vineyard area of approximately 26,500 hectares, it is one of the most dynamic wine-producing regions today.
Rheinhessen is located in the Rhine Valley, facing the Rhine River in the east and the north, the Nach River in the west, and the Hart Mountains in the south. The production area is located in rolling hills and valleys, known as the "land of a thousand hills".
main grape varieties
The proportion of white and black grape varieties is 70.9% and 29.1%. The main grape varieties are Riesling (17.4%), Muller-Thurgau (16.1%), Dornfelder (12.6%), as well as Silvaner, Grauburgunder, Spätburgunder, Weißburgunder, Portugieser and Kerner.
The wines produced in Rheinhessen have a delicate aroma, mild and supple, and medium-bodied wines. The distinctive features make Rheinhessen more recognizable than other German wines.
【Century-old winery Michel Schneider】
Since 1869. For over 150 years, Michel Schneider has stood for high-quality varietal wines with unforgettable characteristics. The combination of tradition and modern production methods allows us to craft our wines slowly and gently. Our red wines are aged in classic barriques (traditional wooden barrels). As a result, these wines develop a slightly spicy flavor and become exceptionally round and harmonious. Our varietal wines are the perfect accompaniment to round off everyday life. For those who appreciate the aroma of wine but don't drink it, the winery also offers non-alcoholic red, rosé, and white wines.
