Ben says
★★ Great Wine “I’ve had a few Welschriesling wines in my time, mostly under its synonym Olaszrizling from various Hungarian producers. This Czech Welschriesling – or Ryzlink Vlašský – is a very juicy and rounded style. Quince, apple and juniper combine over a lightly creamy and fresh palate. Some people mention honey, but I think it’s mainly fresh and fruit-driven and therefore super approachable.“
KEY POINTS
Varietal Welschriesling with 12.5% abv. Partially made with botrytis-affected grapes.
Grown in: CZECH REPUBLIC.
Food Pairing
Creamy prawn risotto would be a fine pairing for this wine!
Disclosure & Price
Tasted at the Central & Eastern Europe trade tasting event. Find in the UK for circa £12.75 from Wines of Bohemia.
Reviewed and tasted: 18/06/2024
About the Producer
Zamecke Vinarstvi Bzenec – or Castle Winery Bzenec – is one of Czechia’s largest producers but renowned for also leading the country’s quality-focused wine production. The winery tends to over 540 hectares across the Czech regions of Slovácko, Mikulovsk and Znojmo. They have been named the country’s Winery of the Year 8 times. The current chief winemaker is Zbyněk Žiška, with the winery’s strategy overseen by Borek Svoboda and his team.
