Winzer Sommerach Katzenkopf Riesling dry

Muschelkalk limestone noticeably shapes this Riesling from the Erste Lage Katzenkopf vineyard: The minerality is deep, the wine has drive and length.

The Sommerach winegrowers are one of Franconia's most traditional winegrowers' cooperatives, founded in 1901 on the Volkach bend of the Main River. The Katzenkopf vineyard lies on pure shell limestone – geologically the classic Franconian subsoil, which gives Rieslings their typical bone structure and aging potential. The classification as a Erste Lage (VDP classification) signifies defined origin and meticulous craftsmanship.

In the glass, the Riesling displays aromas of citrus peel, green apple, and white peach , underpinned by a delicate chalky note that directly reveals the limestone soil. The acidity is firm but not harsh, giving the wine vibrancy and length. The finish is mineral and saline, dry, and lingering.

• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Food pairings: Pike-perch or trout with butter, asparagus dishes, goat cheese, poultry with herb sauce
• Drinking window: now until 2028