Rings Riesling Annaberg GG 1.5L Magnum

The Annaberg is one of the great sites of the Palatinate — and the Rings winery from Freinsheim is one of the producers that justifies this reputation year after year. The 1.5-liter magnum gives the wine additional time: slower oxygen exchange, longer aging potential.

Brothers Andreas and Steffen Rings farm the Annaberg on sandstone-containing, chalky soil. The cool microclimate of the forest-surrounded site ensures slow grape ripening and a distinct acidity structure. In the vineyard, they work with green manure made of buckwheat, clover, and radish as well as horse manure instead of artificial fertilizer — the soil remains alive, the roots dig deep.

After hand-harvesting, the grapes are gently pressed, and fermentation takes place with natural yeasts. Ten months of yeast aging in Halbstück and stainless steel build texture without masking the fruit. In the glass, the Riesling shows aromas of white peach, citrus zest, and fine limestone. The acidity is precise, the finish long and salty-mineral.

• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Food: Turbot with beurre blanc, lobster, ripe Comté, or oven-baked zander