Kaseler Riesling Trocken
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared trout, roasted pork loin, fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the steep, cool-climate slopes of the Ruwer valley—a historic tributary of the Mosel—the Kaseler Riesling Trocken is a masterful expression of village-level terroir. The village of Kasel is legendary for its blue Devonian slate soils, which impart a distinct, smoky minerality and electric tension to the wine. Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt utilizes fruit from their prized holdings in this valley, where cool winds prolong the ripening season, allowing the Riesling grapes to develop complex aromatics while retaining a vibrant, laser-like acidity. Vinified dry in temperature-controlled stainless steel to maintain absolute purity, this wine showcases classic Ruwer characteristics: crunchy green apple, white peach, wild mint, and a flinty, saline finish that speaks directly of its slate-laden origins.
🍾 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