Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Spatlese Nr14
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2042
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai green curry, glazed roast pork belly, and pungent blue cheeses like Roquefort.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, or 'droplets of gold,' is one of the Mosel's most legendary grand cru vineyards, forming a majestic, south-facing natural amphitheater that traps heat and reflects sunlight from the river below. Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt's Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese Nr14 is a sublime expression of this unique terroir, crafted from late-harvested grapes grown on steep, weathered blue Devonian slate soils. The 'Nr 14' refers to a specific, highly prized Fuder (cask) selection known for its extraordinary depth and complexity. This naturally sweet white wine beautifully balances luscious notes of ripe peach, apricot, and exotic passionfruit with a vibrant, electric vein of acidity and a distinct, salty mineral finish that prevents it from ever feeling heavy.
🍾 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