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Producer priceRecommended retail price 2021 / 750ml ≈ $100.01Original €89.00≈ £75.18 markusmolitor.com ↗

2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 7.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window 2031-2051
Classification Auslese***; Prädikatswein; gold capsule (fruit-sweet)
Region Mosel
Soil Moderately deep, Stony soils of eroded clay slate in the zeltinger sonnenuhr vineyard
Orientation South-Southwest
Harvest Dates End of October 2021
Pressing Method Fully Ripe Berries Were Gently Crushed
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The grapes were harvested at the end of October and rigorously hand-sorted. Fully ripe berries were gently crushed and briefly macerated on their skins. The must fermented slowly and spontaneously at low temperature, followed by an extended stay on the lees in stainless steel tank.
Tasting Notes Mosel Fine Wines described candied citrus, almond cream, anise, pineapple, smoke and fine spices, with creamy and honeyed elements, citrus fruit, and a spicy, focused, racy finish.
Food Pairing Desserts, very spicy or salty dishes, blue cheese, crème brûlée, tarte Tatin, apple strudel, and other fruit-based dishes
Critics Ratings 96

Producer Information

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

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