Kaseler Nies'chen Riesling Spatlese
⏳ Drinking Window
2018 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai green curry, glazed roast pork belly, and artisanal blue cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the legendary Kaseler Nies'chen vineyard in the Ruwer valley, a tributary of the Mosel, this Spätlese represents the pinnacle of cool-climate Riesling elegance. The vineyard's name, colloquially linked to local folklore of a girl named 'Agnese' (Nies'chen) or the tickling, sneeze-inducing spice of its highly aromatic wines, is renowned for its steep, south-facing slopes composed of fine, heat-retaining blue Devonian slate. Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt coaxes an ethereal complexity from this historic site. The wine is crafted from 100% Riesling grapes, hand-harvested late in the season to achieve optimal ripeness while preserving the Ruwer's signature electric acidity. Fermented cool to retain its delicate primary fruit, this Spätlese beautifully balances natural residual sweetness with a striking, salty minerality and notes of white peach, green apple, and wild herbs.
🍾 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.