Josephshofer Riesling TBA Fuder 9016
⏳ Drinking Window
2025 - 2075
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, foie gras, apricot tart
✨ Technical Specifications
The Josephshof is a legendary monopole vineyard in Graach, steeped in history since its establishment by the Cistercian Abbey of Himmerod in 1156, and solely owned by Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt since 1858. This steep, south-facing site features deep, moisture-retaining Devonian slate soils that yield Rieslings of immense power and structure. The Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA) from this site, specifically from the esteemed Fuder 9016 cask, represents the pinnacle of German sweet winemaking. Crafted only in exceptional vintages, it requires the painstaking, berry-by-berry selection of shriveled, botrytis-affected grapes. Fermented slowly in traditional 1,000-liter oak casks, this rare nectar balances luscious, concentrated sweetness with the electric, mineral-driven acidity characteristic of the Mosel, unfolding complex layers of dried apricot, honeyed saffron, and wet slate.
🍾 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.