Kaseler Nies'chen Riesling Kabinett
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai cuisine, glazed pork belly, fresh sushi and sashimi
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the legendary Kaseler Nies'chen vineyard in the Ruwer valley, a historic sub-region of the Mosel, this Riesling Kabinett is a masterclass in cool-climate precision and slate-driven minerality. The vineyard's name is steeped in local folklore, often attributed to 'Nies'chen,' a pet name for Agnes, a legendary local figure who once owned these prized slopes, or playfully associated with the German word for sneeze ('niesen') due to the spicy, tickling minerality of its wines. Grown on steep, south-facing slopes composed of weathered blue Devonian slate, the Riesling grapes experience a cool, slow ripening period. This results in an ethereal, low-alcohol Kabinett that perfectly balances delicate residual sweetness with a vibrant, electric acidity. Vinified primarily in stainless steel to maintain its pristine fruit character, it showcases notes of white peach, green apple, 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.