Fio Ratzelhaft WeissFio present an excellent example of black slate soils, using hand harvested Riesling grapes from selected steep slope vineyards across the Mosel region of Germany. An older sibling to Fio's lighter Fabelhaft Riesling, Ratzelhaft maintains the freshness yet provides a riper, weightier style from part oak ageing. Both elements were allowed to spend a year on lees, without the use of sulphites, for good texture and concentration. The result is a wine

Frequent pumping over occurs throughout to extract colour and achieve soft tannins

who harvest grapes from the Veneto region for this wine

Simon is now striving further with his sights firmly set on Biodynamic certification

with perfectly balanced robust tannins and high acidity

Try with grilled or stewed beef or lamb

Try with spicy sausage such as chorizo

These fruity elements mingle on the palate

full of spice and very smooth

the captivating bouquet brings citrus lime and hints of Mediterranean scrub

Try with a variety of seafood dishes including those with pasta

Made with a blend of Feteasca Alba

with refreshing citrus flavours through to a long finish