Kaseler Nies'chen Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai curry, roasted pork belly, or fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Kaseler Nies'chen Riesling from Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt is a masterclass in the cool-climate, high-precision style of the Ruwer valley, a key tributary of the Mosel. Grown on the dizzyingly steep, south-facing slopes of the legendary Nies'chen vineyard, the vines dig deep into decomposed blue Devonian slate. The vineyard's whimsical name, 'Nies'chen' (meaning little sneeze), is steeped in local folklore, with some attributing it to the tickle of the wine's intense, spicy minerality on the nose, and others to a historical diminutive of the name Agnes. This 100% Riesling is celebrated for its ethereal, filigree structure, balancing electric, laser-like acidity with delicate aromas of white peach, redcurrant, and wild mint. Fermented cool with minimal intervention, it captures the pristine, crystalline essence of one of Germany's most revered steep-slope terroirs.
🍾 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