Scharzhofberger Riesling Eiswein
⏳ Drinking Window
2025 - 2060
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, fruit-based tarts, or enjoyed on its own as a digestif.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the legendary Scharzhofberg vineyard in the cool Saar valley, Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt's Riesling Eiswein is a rare masterpiece born of extreme nature. To craft this liquid gold, brave pickers must harvest the grapes by hand in the freezing dark of winter mornings, only when temperatures plummet to at least minus seven degrees Celsius. Pressing the frozen grapes coaxes out a highly concentrated nectar of intense sweetness, perfectly counterbalanced by the Saar's signature electric acidity. The deep, weathered slate soils of Scharzhofberg infuse the wine with a profound, crystalline minerality, resulting in a sensory profile rich with candied citrus, honeyed apricot, and exotic spices, wrapped in a legendary tension that allows it to age gracefully for generations.
🍾 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.