COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt
REGION
Mosel
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt's Saar Wiltingen Riesling Trocken 2022 is a dry white wine from the Saar region of Germany. The estate, one of Germany's most historic, has been family-owned since 1978 and is dedicated to capturing the unique characteristics of its prime vineyard sites. This wine specifically comes from the Wiltingen village, known for its distinctive minerality and acidity, with grapes sourced from the Wiltinger Klosterberg and Wiltinger Braunfels vineyard sites. These locations are characterized by steep, south-facing slopes composed of stony, slate soils, contributing to the wine's specific terroir expression.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Estate history dates back to 1349.
Fact 02
Cultivates vineyards across Mosel, Saar, and Ruwer.
Fact 03
Wiltingen is a prime village for mineral-driven Riesling.
Fact 04
Steep, south-facing slate slopes are key to vineyard character.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for this Riesling are sourced from the Wiltinger Klosterberg and Wiltinger Braunfels vineyard sites, known for their steep, south-facing slate slopes. Harvesting is done manually due to the challenging terrain. Winemaking involves spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tanks at very low temperatures, with a philosophy of minimal intervention to highlight the individual character of the sites. This approach aims to preserve the natural expression of the Riesling grape and its terroir.
