Wintricher Ohligsberg Riesling Spatlese *
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Typically best enjoyed 10–30 years from the vintage release, as its intense sweetness and vibrant acidity harmonize beautifully over decades of cellaring.
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Spicy Thai green curry, roasted pork belly with fruit glaze, artisanal blue cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Wintricher Ohligsberg is a legendary steep-slope vineyard situated along a dramatic bend of the Mosel River, renowned since the 19th century for producing some of the region's most thrilling and long-lived Rieslings. Under the meticulous stewardship of Julian Haart, this grand cru site—characterized by its weathered blue Devonian slate and excellent sun exposure—yields a Spätlese of breathtaking energy. The asterisk (*) denotes a special, highly selective harvesting of golden, perfectly ripe grapes, capturing an extra dimension of concentration and complexity. Fermented spontaneously with native yeasts in traditional oak Fuder, this wine beautifully juxtaposes rich, exotic stone fruit sweetness with a piercing, saline minerality and electric acidity, embodying the pinnacle of modern Mosel winemaking.
🍾 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.