Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium Fritz Willi Riesling 2024 vs Schola Sarmenti Candora Chardonnay 2024
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £16.99 | £16.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Fritz Willi | — |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Riesling | Chardonnay |
| Region | — | Puglia |
| Country | — | Italy |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium Fritz Willi Riesling 2024
Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium is one of the Mosel's most historically fascinating estates, with roots stretching back to a Jesuit school founded in Trier in 1561 — one of whose more famous pupils was Karl Marx. Wine production from the estate's vineyards helped support the school for centuries, and today the estate comprises around 25 hectares on the steep slopes of the Middle Mosel and Saar, exclusively dedicated to Riesling. The cellars lie deep beneath the city of Trier, where a stone in the foundations bears the date 1593. Why You'll Love It Fritz Willi is the estate's approachable, everyday Riesling — and it delivers everything you could want from the Mosel at this price point. Fragrant, fresh, and mineral-driven, it captures the essence of slate-grown Riesling without demanding cellaring or ceremony. The combination of stainless steel and traditional Mosel Fuder (1,000-litre oak barrels) adds a layer of complexity that sets it apart from simpler, fruit-forward alternatives. History in a glass, at a very reasonable price. Vineyard & Production Riesling grapes are sourced from the steep, slaty soils of the Saar and Mosel — the classic terroir that gives Mosel Riesling its signature minerality and precision. After careful picking and selection, the grapes are fermented in both 1,000-litre oak Fuder and stainless steel, with the two components blended later to add complexity and texture. The wine then rests on its fine lees before bottling to build further depth and character. Tasting Notes Fragrant aromas of ripe apricot and red apple open on the nose, with inviting floral lift. On the palate, delicious citrus characters are beautifully balanced by refreshing slate minerality — crisp, precise, and elegantly poised with a clean, lingering finish. Perfect Pairings A wonderfully versatile food wine, perfect with grilled fish, scallops, pasta with bacon or cream sauces, smoked salmon, Asian cuisine, Thai green curry, soft cheeses, or charcuterie. Also excellent as an a
Schola Sarmenti Candora Chardonnay 2024
Schola Sarmenti Candora Chardonnay is a beautifully expressive white from the sun-soaked vineyards of Salento in southern Italy, capturing the warmth and generosity of Puglia while maintaining a refined balance of freshness, texture and aromatic depth. Full, velvety and elegantly structured, this is southern Italian Chardonnay at its most characterful. Why You'll Love It Schola Sarmenti is one of Salento's most respected producers, farming vineyards in one of Italy's most ancient wine-growing regions with a focus on quality, precision and the expression of local terroir. Candora is their Chardonnay, crafted from 15-year-old vines trained in the spalliera system with Guyot pruning, with carefully managed yields to ensure fruit concentration and quality. The result is a wine of great character, balance and persistence that over-delivers at its price point. Vineyard & Production Chardonnay vines around 15 years old are planted at a density of 4,200 vines per hectare with yields carefully managed at approximately 7,000 kg per hectare. Grapes are hand-picked and gently placed into airy crates to preserve their integrity before fermentation at controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks. Tasting Notes Fresh floral aromas mingle with notes of exotic fruit and a delicate hint of vanilla spice on the nose. The palate is dry, full and velvety, with a beautifully harmonious structure and an elegant, lingering finish. A wine of great character, balance and persistence. Perfect Pairings Ideal with grilled seafood, creamy risottos and roasted chicken with Mediterranean herbs. Also excellent with soft cheeses, light pasta dishes and seafood antipasti. Grape Variety Chardonnay 100%
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