Urziger Wurzgarten Auslese 3* WK
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 30 years from the vintage release, as this highly concentrated dry Auslese possesses extraordinary structure and longevity.
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Roasted duck or goose, rich pork belly dishes, and mature hard cheeses such as aged Comté.
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Markus Molitor's Ürziger Würzgarten Auslese *** Weisse Kapsel represents the pinnacle of dry Mosel Riesling, born from the legendary 'spice garden' of Ürzig. This vineyard is famous for its steep slopes and unique red volcanic sandstone and slate soils, known as Rotliegend, which impart a distinctively exotic, fiery, and wild-herb character to the wine. The 'Weisse Kapsel' (White Capsule) denotes Molitor's dry style, while the three stars (***) signify the highest tier of selection, where exceptionally ripe grapes—often touched by noble rot—are meticulously hand-harvested. Fermented naturally with wild yeasts and aged in traditional large oak Fuder casks, this wine combines monumental concentration, vibrant acidity, and a deep, smoky minerality that reflects centuries of Mosel winemaking heritage.
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Taking over his family's estate in 1984 at just twenty years old, Markus Molitor set out to restore the Mosel region's historic prestige through uncompromising quality and traditional craftsmanship. Based at the historic Haus Klosterberg in Bernkastel-Kues, the winery meticulously farms steep, slate-rich vineyards across the Mosel and Saar, utilizing extremely late hand-harvesting and spontaneous fermentation in neutral oak Fuder casks. Molitor is globally renowned for his precise, mineral-driven Rieslings—distinguished by white, green, and gold capsules indicating dryness levels—as well as his structured, elegant Spätburgunder. This obsessive dedication to terroir has earned the estate numerous perfect 100-point scores, cementing its status as an icon of German winemaking.