COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2018
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Markus Molitor
REGION
Mosel
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Wehlener Klosterberg Beerenauslese Goldkapsel is a 2018 Riesling from Weingut Markus Molitor in Germany's Mosel region. The 'Goldkapsel' designation highlights its exceptional quality, derived from overripe grapes affected by noble rot. Markus Molitor, who took over his family's estate at a young age, champions a philosophy of uncompromising quality, natural winemaking, and site-specific expression. The Wehlener Klosterberg vineyard, characterized by its steep slate slopes, contributes significantly to the wine's distinctiveness. This wine represents a meticulous approach to viticulture and vinification, focusing on the inherent qualities of the grapes and the terroir.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
9-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Goldkapsel means 'gold capsule' – a symbol of top quality in German predicate wines.
Fact 02
Beerenauslese wines are made from grapes affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea).
Fact 03
Markus Molitor uses only ambient yeasts for fermentation.
Fact 04
The Wehlener Klosterberg vineyard is known for its steep, challenging slopes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of this Riesling begins with a late, selective hand-harvest of overripe grapes affected by noble rot from the Wehlener Klosterberg vineyard. Fermentation is spontaneous, utilizing ambient yeasts and occurring partly in steel tanks at low temperatures and partly in wood. The wine is then aged, typically in large wooden barrels, allowing for development and integration. Markus Molitor's winemaking philosophy emphasizes natural processes, minimal intervention, and a deep respect for the vineyard's terroir, eschewing fining agents and enzymes.
