Oberemmeler Karlsberg Riesling Eiswein
⏳ Drinking Window
2025 - 2055
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, fruit tarts, or enjoyed on its own as a dessert.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the steep, Devonian slate slopes of the Oberemmeler Karlsberg vineyard in the cool Saar valley, this rare Eiswein represents the pinnacle of extreme viticulture. Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt harnesses the naturally chilly microclimate of the Saar to craft this liquid gold. Eiswein requires the grapes to freeze naturally on the vine, harvested in the freezing pre-dawn hours at temperatures of -7 degrees Celsius or lower. Because the water in the grapes freezes into ice crystals, pressing them yields an incredibly concentrated, sweet nectar balanced by the electric, vibrant acidity characteristic of the Saar's cool winds and slate soils. This 100% Riesling is a testament to patience, risk, and the historic estate's mastery over its diverse river valley 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.