Winery Dr. Konstantin FrankRkatsiteli
White wine
This wine generally goes well with
The Rkatsiteli of the Winery Dr. Konstantin Frank is in the top 40 of wines of Finger Lakes.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Rkatsiteli of Winery Dr. Konstantin Frank in the region of New York often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
Details and technical informations about Winery Dr. Konstantin Frank's Rkatsiteli.
Discover the grape variety: Menoir
Supple, fruity reds with a clear ruby robe, smooth tannins and an airy palate, delivering signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, strawberry), white flowers and brioche notes in Champagne blends. Adds freshness, fruitiness and roundness. Essential component of Champagne AOC (notably Vallée de la Marne and Aube), balancing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Synonym for Pinot Meunier, a native French black grape of Champagne, a woolly-leafed mutation of Pinot Noir.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Rkatsiteli from Winery Dr. Konstantin Frank are 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2012.
Informations about the Winery Dr. Konstantin Frank
The Winery Dr. Konstantin Frank is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 51 wines for sale in the of Finger Lakes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Finger Lakes
Quality hub of the American northeast, signature Riesling: dry, lively, mineral whites with notes of green apple, lemon, white peach and wet stone, sharp acidity comparable to the best Germans. Also off-dry and sweet botrytised versions. Precise Chardonnay, fine, fresh Pinot Noir (red fruits), peppery Cabernet Franc. Continental climate tempered by 11 glacial lakes (Cayuga, Seneca).
The wine region of New York
America's 3rd wine state by volume, striking diversity. Finger Lakes the signature: cool-climate Riesling, dry to off-dry, mineral and lively with notes of lime, apple, evolving petrol and white flowers — a US benchmark. Warmer Long Island for peppery Cabernet Franc and supple Merlot. Hudson Valley (Seyval, Vidal).
The word of the wine: Pitting (acetic)
Synonymous with acescence.
