Bernkasteler Graben Riesling Spätlese Alte Reben off-dry

Tasting Notes

A highly elegant, almost radiant wine. It presents itself like a "Großes Gewächs" (Grand Cru) and charms with its almost irresistibly lightly hinted residual sweetness Fine herbal spice, fresh hay, flint, aromas of fully ripe apricot, grapefruit and honeydew melon and a touch of fennel. With its elegant minerality and invigorating acidity, this wine exudes perfect harmony, which is subtly underlined by a hint of saltiness towards the finish.

Food Pairing

Goes excellently with Asian cuisine, seafood and perfectly with curries.

Vinification and Aging

A strict selection in the vineyard and hand-picking were carried out for this late harvest wine. The grapes were lightly pressed in the tubs in the vineyard to allow for a longer maceration period. The whole bunch pressing took about 24 hours. The wine was fermented completely in a so-called Doppelstückfass (double-cask) for several months without any added yeasts or enzymes. Afterwards, it rested on the fine lees for at least 3 months to gain more complexity and stability.

Growing Region and Climate

The Bernkasteler Graben is located in the immediate vicinity of the famous Berncasteler Doctor vineyard. Ancient Riesling vines grow here on deep slate soils with a slope of almost 60%. This produces highly elegant, finessed, and fruit-driven wines, which are particularly unforgettable in the off-dry range. The Mosel climate is one of the warmest in Germany, and the proximity to the river provides excellent conditions for viticulture. The slate soils of the steep, sun-drenched slopes store heat and release it to the vines at night, largely preventing frost.