Marienburg Fass 1890 Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Goldkapsel
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Typically best enjoyed from 10 to 50+ years from vintage release, with virtually limitless aging potential.
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Blue cheese, artisanal fruit tarts, foie gras
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The Marienburg Fass 1890 Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese Goldkapsel represents the absolute zenith of Clemens Busch's biodynamic winemaking in the Mosel. Sourced from the steep, dramatic slopes of the Pündericher Marienburg—a site rich in diverse slate soils—this rare elixir is crafted only in exceptional vintages when noble rot develops perfectly. The name 'Fass 1890' pays tribute to a historic oak Fuder cask dating back to 1890, symbolizing the deep-rooted heritage and traditional cellar practices of the estate. The grapes are meticulously hand-harvested berry by berry, selecting only the most shriveled, nectar-like fruit. Fermented slowly with native yeasts, the wine undergoes extended aging, resulting in an incredibly complex, viscous, and vibrant masterpiece where intense sweetness is balanced by a razor-sharp, electric acidity and profound slate minerality.
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Located in the picturesque village of Pünderich in the Mosel region of Germany, Weingut Clemens Busch is a pioneering estate globally renowned for redefining Mosel Riesling through biodynamic viticulture. Clemens and Rita Busch took over the family estate in 1984, championing organic methods since 1986 and biodynamics since 2005 as members of Respekt Biodyn. The winery's production is deeply tied to the steep slopes of the Pündericher Marienburg vineyard, where they meticulously isolate parcels based on grey, red, and blue slate soils. Utilizing traditional large oak Fuder casks, spontaneous fermentation, and extended lees contact, they craft exceptionally precise, terroir-driven Rieslings, from bone-dry Grosses Gewächs expressions like Rothenpfad and Falkenlay to exquisitely concentrated noble sweet Auslese wines. Official website: https://www.clemens-busch.de. Address: Kirchstraße 37, 56862 Pünderich, Germany.