Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese
⏳ Drinking Window
2026 - 2055
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, glazed roasted duck, fruit tarts
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the world-renowned Scharzhofberg vineyard in the Saar valley, this legendary Riesling Auslese represents the pinnacle of Mosel winemaking. The Scharzhofberg hill, with its deep, weathered grey slate soils and cool, wind-swept microclimate, has been revered since monastic times for producing wines of unmatched tension and longevity. Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt meticulously hand-harvests botrytis-affected grapes from their prized parcels to craft this 100% Riesling. Fermented slowly to preserve its delicate aromatics, the wine showcases a breathtaking interplay between luscious, honeyed sweetness and a piercing, electric acidity. It is a liquid testament to the Saar's unique terroir, balancing rich stone fruit flavors with a crystalline, salty minerality.
🍾 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