Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2045
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, foie gras, and fruit-based desserts like peach tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from one of the Mosel's most legendary amphitheater vineyards, the Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel is a sublime expression of noble sweet German winemaking. The vineyard's name, translating to 'droplets of gold,' is steeped in local folklore, referring to the glistening morning dew on the sun-drenched grapes and the precious, golden nectar they yield. Situated on a sheer, south-facing curve of the Mosel River, the vineyard's weathered Devonian slate soils absorb heat during the day and radiate it back to the vines at night. This unique microclimate, combined with autumn mists from the river, provides the perfect conditions for Botrytis cinerea (noble rot). Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt meticulously hand-harvests these shriveled, botrytized Riesling berries, selecting only the finest clusters for the prestigious 'Goldkapsel' (Gold Capsule) designation. Fermented slowly to preserve its delicate aromatics, this wine offers a breathtaking tension between luscious, honeyed sweetness and a piercing, mineral-driven acidity.
🍾 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.