COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Markus Molitor
REGION
Mosel
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Ockfener Bockstein Riesling Auslese*** Gold Capsule 2017 is a white wine from Weingut Markus Molitor in the Mosel Saar Ruwer region of Germany. This wine is classified as an Auslese, indicating a late harvest of ripe grapes, and carries the 'Gold Capsule' designation, signifying a higher level of ripeness and quality. The grapes are 100% Riesling. The Ockfener Bockstein vineyard is characterized by its amphitheater shape and stony grey slate, quartzite, and sandstone soils. Markus Molitor, an 8th-generation winemaker, leads the estate with a philosophy centered on meticulous handwork and respect for nature, aiming to revive the golden age of Mosel Riesling.
ALCOHOL
7.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gold Capsule signifies superior ripeness and quality.
Fact 02
Ockfener Bockstein vineyard is known for its stony grey slate soil.
Fact 03
Markus Molitor is a leading ambassador for German Riesling.
Fact 04
Auslese classification means 'late harvest' of ripe grapes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Riesling begins with spontaneous fermentation, often utilizing large wooden barrels (Fuders) and natural yeasts. The grapes undergo a period of maceration on their skins before fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine rests 'sur lie' for an extended duration, with some maturation occurring in concrete eggs. The harvest for the 2017 vintage was characterized by smaller yields due to weather conditions, which concentrated the grape's natural sugars and flavors. Weingut Markus Molitor emphasizes meticulous handwork in both vineyard and cellar, with a philosophy centered on respecting nature and the unique characteristics of each site.
