Ratzenberger Bacharacher Riesling Brut Sekt 2018 Tim Atkin This metre-thick layer of gravel

This metre-thick layer of gravel is very much in evidence around Tavel

Stefano Cesari and his wife Maria Gilla are assisted by their sons: Lamberto and Antonio

Winemaker Ana Amat harvests early to prevent oxidation

their wines offer a very great diversity and their different terroirs are beautifully expressed

Ratzenberger Bacharacher Riesling Brut Sekt 2018 Tim Atkin This metre-thick layer of gravelThe grapes for this intensely fine, beautifully mineral, subtly sparkling Riesling wine were picked in the Bacharach Monastery Frstenthal. With its slightly south west facing position and slate subsoil an ideal vineyard to plant grapes with which Jochen would later manage to make a great Riesling Sekt. The entire process is that of a champagne, with a second fermentation in the bottle. The beautifully integrated mousse betrays that there is also