tobias kotzian

phd student at the university of st. gallen

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Château Bela: Riesling 2023

12.5/20

tasted november 7, 2026

producer
Château Bela
region
Mužla, Slovakia
vintage
2023
grapes
Riesling
style
white

clear, medium lemon

nose

intensitymedium(+)
developmentyouthful

aromas

Primary
citrusstone fruitpungent spiceother

citrus lemon, grapefruitstone fruit peach, apricotpungent spice white pepperother wet stones

Secondary

none recorded

Tertiary

none recorded

palate

sweetnessdry
aciditymedium(+)
alcoholmedium
bodymedium
flavourmedium(+)
finishmedium(+)

conclusion

qualitygood
readinesscan drink now but has potential for ageing