Josephshofer Riesling Kabinett
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai green curry, roasted pork belly, fresh sushi and sashimi
✨ Technical Specifications
The Josephshofer Riesling Kabinett is a singular expression of one of the Mosel's most legendary monopole vineyards. Located in the village of Graach, the Josephshof slope was originally owned by the Abbey of St. Martin in Trier, with viticultural records dating back to 1156, before being acquired by the Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt family in 1858. This historic site features deep, weathered Devonian slate soils with a high proportion of fine earth, which imparts a distinctive spicy minerality, ripe stone fruit character, and structural weight to the wine. Crafted entirely from Riesling, this Kabinett is made in the classic off-dry Mosel style, utilizing cool fermentation in traditional oak Fuder casks and stainless steel to preserve its vibrant, dancing acidity and delicate natural sweetness.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grapes
100% Riesling