Name: 2022 Marienburg Riesling Spätlese Goldkapsel
Brand: Clemens Busch
SKU: DE-MOS-CLEM20-2022

Technical Specifications

Alcohol 7.5%

Residual Sugar 80 g/L

Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass

150ml glass110 kcal

750ml bottle550 kcal

Grape Varieties Riesling

Riesling100%

Drinking Window 2026-2063

Classification

VDP.GROSSE LAGE

Region Mosel

Soil Grey slate

Estate Grown Yes

Fermentation Vessels Neutral Oak Barrel

Natural Yeast Yes

Indigenous Yeast Yes

Botrytis Affected Yes

Contains Added Sulfites Yes

Unfined Yes

Unfiltered Yes

Closure Cork

Production Details Biodynamic certified (Demeter), spontaneous fermentation in traditional Fuder barrels (1000 liter capacity), fermentation stopped at 7.5% alcohol to preserve sweetness and balance. Harvested with light botrytis content (approximately 10% botrytised grapes, 90% healthy ripe grapes). Bottled in May. Marienburg vineyard on steep slopes facing south, southwest, and southeast. Vines over 30 years old on weathered grey slate soils.

Certifications Demeter, VDP

▸ Sources (4)

Official retailer page with comprehensive technical specifications including alcohol, residual sugar, soil type, winemaking methods, drinking window, and VDP classification

Retailer page confirming spontaneous fermentation in large oak barrels (Fuder), biodynamic certification, and drinking window

Producer profile confirming biodynamic practices since 2005, fermentation in traditional 1000 liter Fuder barrels with indigenous yeasts

Wine.plus technical sheet for 2018 vintage confirming natural cork closure and large wood aging, used to infer closure type for 2022