Weingut Schmittges Riesling Crémant Brut 2020
Sparkling Wine · Weingut Schmittges
Vintage: 2020
Type
Sparkling Wine
Producer
Weingut Schmittges
Country
Germany
Vintage
2020
Region & Appellation
Mosel, Germany
Grape Varieties
100% Riesling
Color & Appearance
Pale straw yellow with greenish highlights, clear and brilliant with a persistent stream of fine, delicate bubbles forming a pleasant crown.
Aroma Profile
Aromatic and fresh bouquet featuring notes of crisp green apple, white peach, Meyer lemon zest, subtle hints of petrol, and delicate white blossom floral undertones.
Tasting Notes
A vibrant and refreshing attack on the palate leading into a creamy yet zesty mid-palate texture. The finish is long, mineral-driven, and bone-dry with lingering citrus and stony freshness.
Flavor Profile
Flavors of tart green pear, ripe citrus, crushed slate minerality, and a touch of bready autolytic complexity from extended lees contact.
Body & Texture
Medium body with a creamy, persistent mousse and a sleek, mouth-watering texture that balances the wine's rich extract.
Acidity & Tannins
High, racy acidity that provides exceptional structure and vivacity, typical of premium Mosel Riesling.
Sweetness Level
Brut (Dry)
Alcohol Content
12.5% ABV
Aging & Oak
Traditional method sparkling wine aged on the lees in bottle for an extended period to build complexity without oak intervention.
Food Pairings
Ideal as an aperitif, or paired with fresh oysters, seared scallops, sushi, light seafood dishes, or autumn-harvest roasted root vegetable salads.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled at 8-10°C in a white wine glass or a tuliped sparkling wine glass to fully appreciate the aromas.
Price Range
25.00 USD to 40.00 USD
Quality Assessment
Super-premium quality sparkling wine showcasing exceptional craftsmanship from a renowned German Riesling producer, scoring around 90-92 points.
Production Methods
Hand-harvested at optimal ripeness for sparkling base wine, fermented in stainless steel, followed by secondary bottle fermentation (Méthode Traditionnelle) and aging on the lees.
Terroir
Steep slate-dominated slopes of the Mosel valley providing exceptional drainage, solar radiation, and imparting a distinct mineral signature to the Riesling grapes.
History & Heritage
Weingut Schmittges has a long-standing family tradition of crafting expressive, terroir-driven wines in the Mosel region, combining time-honored techniques with modern precision.
Interesting Facts
While Germany is most famous for still Rieslings, high-end traditional method sparkling wines (Sekt / Crémant style) made entirely from Riesling represent an exciting and increasingly acclaimed category.
Cellaring Potential
Enjoyable now upon release for its vibrant fruit, but can age gracefully in a proper cellar for another 3 to 5 years to develop deeper tertiary complexity.
Similar Wines
German Sekt from top producers like Raumland, Von Winning Riesling Sekt, or traditional method Crémant from Alsace.