Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Nr19
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2045
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, foie gras, peach tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the world-renowned Scharzhofberg vineyard in the Saar valley, this Auslese is a masterclass in tension, balance, and longevity. The Scharzhofberg hill, with its deep, weathered grey and reddish Devonian slate soils and cool, wind-swept microclimate, produces Rieslings of unmatched mineral intensity and piercing acidity. Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt's 'Nr19' designation refers to a specific, highly prized Fuder (cask) selection, often reserved for auction-grade bottlings. Crafted from meticulously hand-selected, botrytis-affected grapes, this sweet elixir undergoes a slow, cool fermentation in traditional oak casks. The resulting wine is a legendary expression of the Saar, weaving together rich notes of candied stone fruits, wild honey, and white flowers, all underpinned by a vibrant, electric acidity that ensures it remains fresh and ethereal for decades.
🍾 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.