Description
PJ Valckenberg Madonna Liebfraumilch 2017 750ml
In 1400, Capuchin monks built a monastery and a church, which they dedicated to Our Dear Lady, together with a chapel, in which a Madonna statue stood. Pilgrims were allowed to try the wines that grew around the church, and are said to have compared its quality with the “milk of Our Dear Lady”, – thus “Liebfraumilch” was born! Peter Joseph Valckenberg became the first to put “Liebfraumilch” on the market as of 1808, when he was able to buy the monastery and the vineyards around the Liebfrauenkirche. In 1908, Nicolas Valckenberg decided that our wines from the original Liebfraumilch site would be sold as “Liebfrauenstift” wines henceforth. Wines from vineyards in the vicinity of Worms would be labeled with the byname “MADONNA” to distinguish them from similarly-named wines. In the 1920’s, Valckenberg decided to extend their MADONNA brand and also offer higher concentrated wines like Kabinett, Spätlese, and Auslese.
Vintage Report
Total harvest figures of two million hectolitres in Germany ́s largest wine region are significantly lower, approx. 20 per cent less than the previous year and the long- term average. This was caused by frosts in April and hail storms especially in the Alzey-Worms district later in the season. “A roller coaster ride” was how the year ́s progression was described and steady nerves were required. The weather gods showed themselves to be more kind during the extremely early harvest following heavy rains. The mild weather with its cold nights helped many grapes evolve to a good level of ripeness and plenty of aromas. The young wines in Rheinhessen are proving to be very fruit-driven with a well-balanced, refreshing acidity. Especially the late-ripening varieties such as Riesling benefitted from this challenging vintage.
Characteristics
Aromas of herbal notes. The palate is a harmonious ensemble of rich fruitiness and delicate sweetness, perfectly balanced by a mild acidity and a lush seductive bouquet. Pair with meat, tasty salads and spicy Asian cuisine.
Facts
Grape Variety Appellation Vinification
A skillfully crafted cuvee of traditional grape varieties Rheinhessen / Germany
Selected wines with high levels of quality and the use of modern cellar techniques in production.
PJ Valckenberg Madonna Liebfraumilch 2017 Notes To Your Senses:
- TASTE: Harmonious ensemble of rich fruitiness and delicate sweetness, perfectly balanced by a mild acidity and a lush seductive bouquet
- AROMA: Hints of herbal notes
- APPEARANCE: Light yellow
- ABV: 9%
- PAIRING: Meat, tasty salads, spicy Asian cuisine
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