2019 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 11.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Classification Auslese
Region Mosel
Soil Robust, Clay-rich slate soil
Orientation Southwest-Facing
Harvest Dates End of October 2019
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Hand-harvested grapes were carefully sorted, gently crushed and given brief skin maceration. The must fermented slowly and spontaneously at very low temperature, and the wine subsequently rested on its lees for an unspecified period.

2017 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 10.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification Prädikatswein (Auslese)
Region Mosel
Soil Powerful slate soil with a clay component
Orientation Southwest-Facing
Harvest Dates End of October 2017
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Serving Temperature 10°C · 50°F
Production Details Strictly hand-selected healthy fruit was gently milled and given a brief maceration on the grape skins. The must fermented slowly and spontaneously at a very cool temperature, followed by gentle maturation on the fine lees.
Food Pairing Spicy and hearty dishes, including Berlin-style calf’s liver with onions, apple and mashed potatoes; with bottle age, barbecue dishes such as marinated grilled food, spare ribs and crispy pork belly.

Producer Information

Address
Klosterberg 1, 54492 Zeltingen-Rachtig, Germany
Phone
+49 6532 954 000
Owner
Markus Molitor
Cellarmaster
Markus Molitor

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