2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 7.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Classification 
VDP.GROSSE LAGE
VDP.GROSSE LAGERegion Mosel
Soil Red slate
Estate Grown Yes
Fermentation Vessels Fuder Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Botrytis Affected Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Made from partially (10%) botrytized fruit picked at 108° Oechsle, fermented spontaneously in traditional Fuder barrels, fermented down to noble-sweet levels of residual sugar. Fermentation stopped at 7-8% alcohol. From 80+ year old vines trained on single stakes on weathered red clay slate.
Certifications Organic, Biodynamic
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 7.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Region Mosel
Soil Predominantly red slate, Rich in copper and iron
Orientation Southeast
Fermentation Vessels Fuder Barrel
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details The Rothenpfad parcel is about one hectare with vines at least 70 years old. The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand; cellar handling is minimally mechanical, and spontaneous fermentation and subsequent maturation take place in traditional Fuder barrels.
Tasting Notes Pure and intensely mineral, complex and concentrated, combining tension with a round, soft texture.
Food Pairing Sweet desserts featuring tropical fruit; pâté; fried foie gras.
2013 Technical Specifications
Region Mosel
Tasting Notes Red vineyard peach and apricot aromas with floral notes; dense, fine and mineral, with concentrated extract, balanced sweetness and acidity, rock candy, fine caramel and greengage, followed by a very long finish.
Critics Ratings 93
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Kirchstraße 37,56862 Pünderich
Phone
+49 (0)6542/1814023
Email
Owner
Clemens Busch
Cellarmaster
Clemens & Johannes Busch