Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 3* Goldkapsel
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Highly collectible and built for the ages, this sweet Auslese is typically best enjoyed 15 to 50 years from the vintage release.
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Rich blue cheeses such as Roquefort, classic foie gras or savory duck liver pâté, and fruit-based desserts like apple tarte tatin.
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Nestled in the dramatic, steep slopes of the Middle Mosel, the Zeltinger Sonnenuhr vineyard is named after the historic sundial erected in 1620. Markus Molitor, a visionary winemaker who took over his family's estate in 1984, crafts this legendary 100% Riesling from ancient vines clinging to fractured blue Devonian slate. The Three-Star Goldkapsel designation represents the absolute pinnacle of Molitor's sweet Auslese selection, produced only in exceptional vintages through meticulous, berry-by-berry hand harvesting of botrytis-affected grapes. Fermented slowly with wild yeasts in traditional neutral oak Fuder casks, this wine is a masterclass in tension, balancing opulent, honeyed concentration with a laser-like mineral acidity that reflects its extreme terroir.
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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.