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Video recorded at Weingut Castellum Liechtenstein
Wine tasted by Weingut Hoop, Liechtenstein
Project Inspired by
Jancis Robinson / Julia Harding / José Vouillamoz: Wine Grapes (2012).
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About Saphira
Crossed in 1978 by German crosser Norbert Becker at the Geisenheim research insitute in Rheingau. Based von Arnsburger (a Riesling-based hybrid) and Seyve-Villard. Never really accepted by the wine growing community, today less then 20 hectares with around 11 hectares in Germany, 0.15 hectares in Liechtenstein and undefined plantings in Switzerland, the US, and Canada. Late-ripening with high acidity therefore a bit complicated to work with in the cellar.
Medium lemon in color with greenish reflections. Medium-plus aroma intensity. Aromas of green apple, quince, hints of tropical like banana, very citric and a touch bitterness (grapefruit, raw almond) and some soft vegetal aromas (green haribo). On the palate, medium-plus acidity, bone dry, medium-minus body, 12% alcohol, no tannins. Well-balanced and structured with medium.plus finish.
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