{"product_id":"karl-may-morstein-riesling-2021-bio","title":"Morstein Riesling – 2021","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eOrganic Riesling from the Westhofener Morstein Grand Cru\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Morstein Riesling from the Karl May winery is a dry organic single-vineyard wine from the Westhofener Morstein Grand Cru in Rheinhessen. Concentrated, mineral-driven, and age-worthy, it holds 94 points from James Suckling. A great Riesling for special evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMorstein Riesling 2021\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dry organic single-vineyard wine from the Karl May winery, sourced from the Westhofener Morstein Grand Cru in Rheinhessen. Vinum raved that every Riesling here surpasses the last, all exhibiting great concentration and minerality. A wine that tells the story of its origin in the glass and will become even more beautiful with a few years of aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCitrus, herbs, cool limestone minerality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Morstein reveals itself as citrus-forward and profound, with intense minerality and tart herbal notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it is concentrated, precise, and persistent, carried by a cool salinity that speaks of the limestone in the soil. With only 1.2 grams of residual sugar, it is uncompromisingly dry, while the 7.5 grams of acidity provide tension and longevity. This is not a wine for a quick sip, but one that takes its time and deserves yours. You can feel how fruit and stone balance one another—mineral, salty, and long-lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA great soloist and elegant companion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServed in a large glass at 10 to 12 degrees Celsius, the Morstein unfolds its full depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works wonderfully as a soloist for a quiet evening, but equally complements elegant dishes featuring veal, premium fish, or aged hard cheese. Air from a carafe does it good, allowing it to open up layer by layer. A few years of patience in the cellar will serve it well, revealing even more complexity and roundness. If you want to compare vineyard sites, place it alongside the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/karl-may-osthofen-goldberg-riesling-2021\"\u003eOsthofen Goldberg Riesling\u003c\/a\u003e, another Grand Cru from the Karl May winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA parcel from an uncle, planted with Wachau genetics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Morstein site was already mentioned in records in 1282 as \"in loco marstein,\" which means boundary stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe south-facing vineyard lies at an altitude of 150 to 240 meters and covers about 151 hectares. The deep loess soil is interspersed with clayey limestone marl, the terra fusca formed from the coral reefs of an ancient sea. Peter and Fritz May manage a parcel here that their uncle planted with German clones and vines with Wachau genetics from the Jamek winery—a selection massale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe twelve-year-old vines ripen slowly in this high-altitude site, developing fine, balanced aromas. In the cellar, the wine is fermented spontaneously in wooden barrels, resting on the lees for six months and maturing in wood, which imparts strength and creaminess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eichelmann guide ranks the winery among Germany's best with four stars; the 2021 Morstein received 94 James Suckling points, and its predecessor from 2020 even earned 93 Parker points. If you let it cellar for a few more years, it will reward you with additional depth. Explore more from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weingut-karl-may\"\u003eKarl May winery selection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/weisswein\"\u003eGerman white wines\u003c\/a\u003e. Truly impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMorstein Riesling – a wine and its values\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Wine from Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: Rheinhessen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVineyard: Westhofener Morstein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWinery: Karl May - Fritz and Peter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety: Riesling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVintage: 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e12.5% ABV alcohol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e7.5 g\/l acidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1.2 g\/l residual sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e94 points James Suckling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic inspection body DE-ÖKO-039 – German Agriculture\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Weingut Karl May","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":53073988288846,"sku":"008MAY2152","price":27.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 x 750 ml","offer_id":59677512204622,"sku":"008MAY2152_6","price":160.05,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1124\/5646\/files\/karl-may-morstein-riesling-2021.jpg?v=1751011486","url":"https:\/\/norgutes.com\/en\/products\/karl-may-morstein-riesling-2021-bio","provider":"nur Gutes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}