Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai curry, roasted pork belly, blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese from Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt is a masterclass in Mosel slate minerality and historical pedigree. The vineyard of Brauneberg, or 'Brown Mountain,' was historically praised by Thomas Jefferson and is renowned for its steep, south-facing slopes of weathered Devonian blue slate. The name 'Juffer' (meaning virgin or nun) stems from a local legend of a nobleman's three daughters who chose a life of devotion to their vines over marriage, while the 'Sonnenuhr' refers to the historic sundial erected in the vineyard to guide the workers. This Spätlese is crafted from 100% Riesling grapes, hand-harvested late in the season to capture concentrated sugars and complex aromatics. Fermented slowly with indigenous yeasts, the wine beautifully balances luscious sweetness with the Mosel's signature electric acidity, offering notes of ripe peach, apricot, and wet stone.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1349, Weingut Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt is one of the Mosel's most venerable estates, boasting a viticultural lineage that spans nearly seven centuries. Acquired by the Reh family in 1978 and revitalized under the stewardship of Annegret Reh-Gartner, the estate is headquartered at Schloss Marienlay in the Ruwer valley. The winery holds an extraordinary portfolio of steep-slope terroirs extending across the Mosel, Saar, and Ruwer valleys, united by varied Devonian blue, red, and grey slate soils and cool, river-moderated microclimates. Sustainable vineyard stewardship emphasizes low yields and selective hand-harvesting. Cellar work combines temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel with traditional oak casks, focusing on purity, site expression, and vibrant acidity. The estate produces classic dry Grosses Gewächs and pristine Prädikat bottlings from premier crus like Scharzhofberger, Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, and Wehlener Sonnenuhr, headlined by its celebrated 3.8-hectare Graach monopole, the Josephshöfer.