Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Kabinett off-dry

Tasting Notes

Initially gentle on the nose, followed by juicy aromas of ripe pears, elderflower, a hint of green apple, and yellow stone fruit characterize this refreshing wine. Very harmonious with fine minerality, slate spice, and an invigorating play of acidity.

Food Pairing

Predestined as an aperitif, it is also an excellent accompaniment to light salads or poultry dishes, but also pairs well with spicy curries or risottos.

Production and Aroma

The grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected. They were then gently pressed in the tubs in the vineyard to allow for a longer maceration period. Whole-cluster pressing took place over approximately 14 hours. This wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks for approximately four months without any added yeasts or enzymes. For more complexity and stability, it was left on the fine lees for at least three to four months.

Growing Region and Climate

The Mosel climate is one of the warmest in Germany, and the proximity to the river provides excellent conditions for viticulture. The Bernkasteler Badstube is one of the smallest "Großlagen" (collective vineyard sites) in the German wine-growing region of Mosel. Its individual sites (Berncasteler Doctor, Graben, Lay, Alte Badstube am Doctorberg, Matheisbildchen, and Bratenhöfchen), predominantly on steep slopes, are located exclusively in the Bernkastel district of Bernkastel-Kues. This makes the Badstube one of the few German "Großlagen" that do not extend over several municipalities. This also means that the name is usually preceded by the place name (as is usually only common for single vineyards) ("Bernkasteler Badstube"). The slate soils of the steep, sun-drenched slopes store heat and release it to the vines at night, which grow on rich clay and stone soils with fine-earthy slate and minerals. The location from the middle of the slope up to the edge of the forest and the good, water-retaining properties of the fine-earthy slate are the basis for this elegant, fruit-sweet Kabinett. It shows the typical character of Mosel Riesling with racy acidity, fine sweetness, and complex fruit aromas.