Berncasteler Doctor Riesling Spätlese Old Vines off-dry

Tasting Notes

Extremely concentrated and balanced. Sensational primary aromas of star fruit, pineapple, orange zest, boscop, papaya and elderflower. Now, notes of yeast plait, black truffle as well as a delicate yet profound herbal note underpinned by subtle woody notes, slightly smoky, viscous and the typical, expressive slate minerality of the Doctor, manifesting as saltiness, come to the fore

Food Pairing

Wonderful with fish and seafood, for example "Gravad Lax". Also excellent with all spicy, and even hearty dishes. A sensational soloist but also an excellent partner for grilled dishes. This wine is "historic" and should be enjoyed with absolute calm and concentration. Due to the enormous structure that the wine brings, it easily masters all dishes and always surprises anew with each subsequent sip.

Processing and Aging

In the different areas of the Doctor vineyard, the grapes were hand-picked and carefully selected. They were then crushed in vats in the vineyard to allow for a longer maceration period. Whole cluster pressing took place over approximately 14 hours. This wine was fermented without any added yeast or enzymes, in a small, used barrique for several months. For more complexity and stability, it was left on the fine lees for at least three to four months.

Growing Region and Climate

The world-renowned 100% steep slope of Bernkasteler Doctor is located 125 to 200 meters above sea level with a south-southwest orientation. It is characterized by a stony, clayey, and slate-rich weathered Devonian clay slate soil. Due to the special orientation of the site, good sun exposure is guaranteed at almost all times of the day, which contributes to the later aromatic profile of the grapes. Additionally, the numerous slate-covered roofs of Bernkastel below the vineyard radiate warmth onto the steep slope, which also benefits the ripening process .