Bernkasteler Graben Riesling Spätlese (sweet fruit style)

Tasting Notes

A highly elegant, almost radiant wine. Fine herbal spice, fresh hay, flint, aromas of fully ripe apricot, grapefruit and honeydew melon, and a hint of fennel. This wine radiates perfect harmony with its elegant minerality, residual sweetness, and invigorating acidity, which is subtly underscored by a delicate saltiness towards the finish.

Food Pairing

Goes excellently with Asian cuisine, also with seafood, and perfectly with curries. Also wonderfully suited for any dessert.

Production and Aging

A strict selection in the vineyard and manual harvesting were carried out for this late harvest. The grapes were lightly pressed in the vats in the vineyard to allow for a longer maceration time. Whole bunch pressing took place over approximately 24 hours. The wine was fermented entirely in a single, used French barrique 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 that are particularly unforgettable in the off-dry range. The Mosel climate is one of the warmest in Germany, and its 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.