Bernkastel Badstube Riesling Kabinett dry

Tasting Notes

Initially playful on the nose, then 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 interplay of acidity.

Food Recommendation

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

Vinification and Aging

The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully selected. They were then crushed in vats in the vineyard to allow for a longer maceration period. Whole bunch pressing took place for 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 climate of the Mosel is one of the warmest in Germany, and due to its proximity to the river, excellent conditions for viticulture are found here. The Bernkasteler Badstube is one of the smallest "Großlagen" (collective vineyards) in the German wine 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 collective vineyards that do not extend over several municipalities. This also means that the place name is usually prefixed to the name (as is usually only the case with individual sites) ("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 stony 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.