Structure
Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Drinking window
Best
2 to 6 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs6 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.
In the glass
Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish
How to serve Fitz-Ritter Riesling Sekt Brut
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a tulip flute: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Smoked salmon canape, Munich wine-bar aperitif. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Fitz-Ritter founded its traditional-method Sekt programme in 1893.
Facts
- Producer
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Weingut Fitz-Ritter · visiting guide
- Grapes
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Riesling
- Classification
- Pfalz Sekt
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 6 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1893
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Fitz-Ritter Riesling Sekt Brut
What does Fitz-Ritter Riesling Sekt Brut taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Traditional-method dry Riesling Sekt: green apple, citrus, brioche from lees autolysis and a crisp close.
When should I drink Fitz-Ritter Riesling Sekt Brut?
Drink 2 to 6 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Fitz-Ritter Riesling Sekt Brut?
Smoked salmon canape is the canonical pairing; Munich wine-bar aperitif is the other strong match. Toasty lees notes and citrus lift cured salmon.
Is Fitz-Ritter Riesling Sekt Brut vegan?
No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Fitz-Ritter Riesling Sekt Brut?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Pfalz Sekt.
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