Marienburg Riesling Spatlese Nr. 5
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Typically best enjoyed 10–30 years from the vintage release, as its vibrant acidity and intense sugar structure allow it to develop magnificent complexity over decades.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Spicy Thai green curry, slow-roasted glazed pork belly, blue cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the dizzyingly steep slopes of the Pündericher Marienburg, the Marienburg Riesling Spätlese Nr. 5 is a masterclass in the tension between luscious residual sweetness and electric Mosel acidity. Winemaker Clemens Busch, a pioneer of biodynamics in the region, coaxes this late-harvest gem from vines rooted in complex slate soils. The 'Nr. 5' designation refers to a specific, highly prized parcel or cask selection that showcases an exceptionally concentrated, noble profile. Fermented spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in traditional, neutral oak Fuder casks, the wine pays homage to the centuries-old winemaking heritage of the Mosel Valley, where patience and minimal intervention in the cellar allow the pure, saline minerality of the slate to shine through the rich, exotic fruit notes.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.