{"product_id":"falkenstein-valle-venosta-riesling-2024","title":"Falkenstein Valle Venosta Riesling 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eFalkenstein Valle Venosta Riesling 2024 is a crisp, expressive white wine from one of Alto Adige’s most distinctive mountain winegrowing areas. Made from Riesling, it reflects the cool Alpine climate of Val Venosta, where altitude and bright sunshine help preserve freshness, precision, and aromatic lift. It is a wine that speaks clearly of place, with a style that has made Riesling such a celebrated grape in northern Italy and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, this Riesling is likely to show a pale straw color with greenish reflections, hinting at its youthful vibrancy. The nose should be bright and refined, with aromas of citrus, green apple, white peach, and delicate floral notes, often underscored by a subtle mineral edge typical of mountain-grown Riesling.\n\nOn the palate, expect a dry, focused wine with lively acidity, a clean fruit profile, and a distinctly stony, elegant finish. The structure should be linear and refreshing rather than heavy, making it highly food-friendly. While enjoyable in its youth for its purity and precision, this style of Riesling can also develop additional complexity with a few years of bottle age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Val Venosta valley in Trentino-Alto Adige offers a cool, dry Alpine terroir with strong diurnal temperature shifts, helping Riesling retain aromatic intensity and natural acidity. Vines are typically grown on well-exposed slopes with mineral-rich soils that contribute to the wine’s taut, crystalline character. Harvesting is generally carried out by hand to ensure careful selection of ripe fruit, followed by gentle pressing and cool fermentation to preserve freshness and varietal purity. Aging is usually done in stainless steel or similarly neutral vessels to keep the wine precise and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Riesling pairs beautifully with seafood, shellfish, sushi, fresh goat cheese, light poultry dishes, and Asian cuisine with a touch of spice. It also works well with vegetable-based dishes and alpine specialties where acidity can balance richness. Serve chilled at around 8–10°C, and decanting is generally not necessary—though a short period in the glass can help the aromas open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFalkenstein, led by Franz Pratzner, is a respected family estate in South Tyrol known for producing wines with strong regional identity and excellent purity. The winery has earned particular recognition for its mountain-grown whites, especially Riesling, which thrives in the cool conditions of Val Venosta. Over the years, Falkenstein has built a reputation for precise, elegant wines that showcase the unique character of this high-altitude part of northern Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Falkenstein (Franz Pratzner)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122327724274,"sku":"XW-59263","price":26.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/falkenstein-valle-venosta-riesling-2024_59263_1_27fcf532-403b-405f-9a3c-43ab1fa0af4f.webp?v=1777475496","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/falkenstein-valle-venosta-riesling-2024","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}