Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese 1*
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2045
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Asian dishes such as Thai green curry, rich blue cheeses like Roquefort, and classic fruit tarts or apple strudel.
✨ Technical Specifications
Markus Molitor's Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Auslese 1* is a masterclass in Mosel precision, hailing from the legendary 'spice garden' of Urzig. Unlike the blue slate characteristic of much of the Middle Mosel, the Wurzgarten's amphitheater-like cliffs are composed of iron-rich, red volcanic soil and weathered red slate. This unique terroir imparts a famously exotic, wild, and spicy character to the Riesling grapes. Markus Molitor, known for his uncompromising quality and artisanal approach, harvests these steep slopes entirely by hand. The grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts, preserving the pristine purity of the fruit. The single-star (*) designation signifies a premium selection of highly concentrated grapes, resulting in an Auslese of remarkable tension, where luscious tropical fruit and rich honeyed notes are perfectly balanced by a striking, electric acidity.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded upon an eighth-generation family viticultural heritage, Weingut Markus Molitor was transformed in 1984 when twenty-year-old Markus Molitor took over the estate at Haus Klosterberg with the dedicated mission of restoring Mosel Riesling to its historic world-class stature. Situated in Bernkastel-Kues in Germany's legendary Mosel region, the winery meticulously cultivates precipitous slate vineyards across renowned grand cru sites such as Zeltinger Sonnenuhr, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, and Erdener Treppchen. Molitor practices low yields, ultra-selective late hand-harvesting, and gentle spontaneous fermentation in ancient, deep vaulted cellars with minimal intervention. The estate is globally celebrated for its site-expressive Rieslings—distinguished by white, green, and gold capsules indicating dry, off-dry, and botrytized sweet styles—as well as remarkably complex, structured Pinot Noir.