2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 6.5%
Residual Sugar 240 g/L
Total Acidity 7.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 200 kcal / glass
150ml glass200 kcal
750ml bottle1000 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Drinking Window 2025-2050+
Classification 
VDP.GROSSE LAGE
VDP.GROSSE LAGERegion Mosel
Soil Blue slate
Orientation South-Facing
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Fahrlay
Fermentation Vessels Glass Tank, Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Botrytis Affected Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Serving Temperature 8°C · 46°F
Closure Cork
Production Details Harvested at 165° Oechsle from botrytized fruit from the Fahrlay parcel of Marienburg vineyard. Fermented in glass or stainless steel containers to 6.5% alcohol with 240 g/l residual sugar. Fahrlay is an extremely steep, south-facing terraced site with blue slate soil - the darkest, densest and warmest of the Marienburg slates. Biodynamic certified estate (DE-ÖKO-039). VDP.GROSSE LAGE classification.
Certifications DE-ÖKO-039
Tasting Notes Mosel Fine Wines, October 2019 (AP 24 19): fig, plum, melon, pineapple, lemongrass, honey, smoke, almond paste and fine spices; suave, creamy, rich and multi-layered.
Food Pairing Suitable as an aperitif or with desserts, cakes and pastries.
Critics Ratings 97
Shop prices
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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