Josephshofer Riesling Spatlese
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai curry, roasted pork belly with apple compote, or artisanal blue cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Josephshofer vineyard is one of the Mosel's most legendary monopoles, held exclusively by Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt since 1858. Located in the village of Graach, this historic site was originally owned by the Benedictine Abbey of St. Martin in Trier before secularization in the Napoleonic era. Unlike the steep, skeletal slate slopes nearby, the Josephshof features deep, weathered Devonian slate soils enriched with clay, which imparts a distinctive weight, spicy complexity, and stone-fruit richness to the Riesling. The Spätlese is crafted from late-harvested, perfectly ripe grapes, fermented slowly to balance natural residual sweetness with a spine of electric, slate-driven acidity. This wine represents a harmonious marriage of historic monastic terroir and meticulous modern winemaking, resulting in a Riesling of profound depth, exotic fruit notes, and a signature smoky minerality.
🍾 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.