Wintricher Ohligsberg Riesling Auslese 3*
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 15–40 years from the vintage release, with the potential to develop beautifully for decades.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Blue cheese, rich duck liver pâté, peach tart
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Wintricher Ohligsberg is a legendary steep site on the Mosel, historically revered on old vineyard maps as a premier cru location on par with the region's absolute finest. Julian Haart's Wintricher Ohligsberg Riesling Auslese 3* represents the pinnacle of sweet winemaking from this spectacular, southwest-facing amphitheater of weathered blue slate. The '3*' designation denotes an uncompromising selection of the finest, botrytis-affected berries, harvested by hand with painstaking precision. Fermented spontaneously, this rare nectar captures the dramatic tension between opulent, honeyed tropical fruit and a piercing, mineral-drenched acidity. It is a masterclass in balance, offering weightless intensity and a profound expression of Mosel's unique slate terroir.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 2010 by Julian Haart in the historic winegrowing village of Piesport, this Mosel estate has quickly risen to cult status. Having trained under legendary mentors like Klaus Peter Keller and Egon Müller, Haart applies a meticulous, hands-on approach to farming steep, slate-rich grand cru vineyards such as Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, Schubertslay, and Wintricher Ohligsberg. The estate's winemaking philosophy relies on organic viticulture, spontaneous fermentation in traditional oak Fuder, and minimal intervention to preserve the natural tension and purity of the fruit. Julian Haart is globally celebrated for producing incredibly precise, mineral-driven, and elegant Rieslings, particularly his legendary, feather-light Kabinett expressions.