spontaneous fermentation—preserves the clarity and precision that defines benchmark German Riesling
the wine is now in its drinking window but still has decades of upside: cassis and violet over graphite
showing the aromatic perfume and finely-grained structure the commune is famous for
letting the mountain speak
Give it a chill and don't overthink it
Peter Leipold, Silvaner Alte Reben R Trocken, 2023 Trestle Fix 04/30 spontaneous fermentation—preserves the clarity andSilvaner is Franken's signature grape, and this is Peter Leipold's old vine tribute to it. 'Alte Reben' means old vines, here around 40 years of age, roots dug deep enough to give the wine real depth and grip. Leipold farms just six hectares near Volkach with a low intervention hand, brief skin contact and lees aging that add texture without ever getting in the way. Bone dry in the classic Franken style, this is Silvaner with substance, the kind that