COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Schloss Saarstein
REGION
Mosel
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Schloss Saarstein Riesling Spätlese Trocken Alte Reben is a dry Riesling from the Saar region of Mosel, Germany. Produced by Weingut Schloss Saarstein, it features grapes from old vines ('Alte Reben'), some planted in 1943, grown on steep grey slate slopes. The vineyard, Serriger Schloss Saarsteiner, is a monopole, and the estate itself is situated within its vineyard boundaries. Winemaker Christian Ebert focuses on expressing the typicity of the vineyard and the character of the old vines. The 2021 vintage is characterized by intense fruit and precise aromas.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€29
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard is a monopole: Serriger Schloss Saarsteiner.
Fact 02
Vines used for this wine are 'Alte Reben' (old vines), some planted in 1943.
Fact 03
The estate is considered a true German 'château' as it's located within its own vineyard.
Fact 04
The steep grey slate slopes are a defining feature of the vineyard.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Weingut Schloss Saarstein produces this Riesling using grapes from old vines, harvested by hand and carefully sorted. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, a technique chosen to preserve the wine's freshness and varietal character. The wine is subsequently aged in stainless steel tanks, avoiding any oak influence. Sustainable farming practices are utilized in the vineyard.
