Nonnengarten Riesling
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Typically best enjoyed 3–12 years from the vintage release, though high-quality vintages can age gracefully for longer.
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Spicy Thai green curry, pan-seared trout with lemon-herb butter, roasted pork belly
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Hailing from the historic Pündericher Nonnengarten vineyard, this Riesling carries a rich legacy tied to its name, which translates to 'Nuns' Garden'—a nod to the nearby Marienburg convent whose sisters once tended these lands. Unlike the sheer, dizzying cliffs of the neighboring Marienburg, the Nonnengarten vineyard features slightly gentler slopes with soils composed of grey slate blended with loam and clay. Under the meticulous biodynamic care of Clemens Busch, the grapes are harvested by hand and fermented spontaneously using native yeasts in traditional, large oak Fuder casks. This minimal-intervention approach coaxes out a beautifully expressive, highly aromatic Riesling characterized by vibrant orchard fruit, delicate herbal undertones, and a refined, saline 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.