Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese Nr22
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai green curry, glazed roast pork belly, blue
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the legendary Scharzhofberg vineyard in the Saar valley, this Spätlese represents the pinnacle of cool-climate Riesling. The Scharzhofberg hill is famous for its deep, weathered grey slate soils mixed with clay and iron, which impart a distinct, intense minerality to the grapes. Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt's parcels here benefit from the cool wind currents of the Saar, allowing the Riesling grapes to ripen slowly while retaining their signature electric acidity. Traditionally fermented in neutral vessels to preserve the purity of the fruit, this bottling captures the perfect tension between natural residual sweetness and vibrant, laser-like acidity. Historically, Scharzhofberg is one of the few vineyards in Germany so prestigious that its name alone appears on the label without the village prefix, a testament to its world-class status. The 'Nr 22' designation historically refers to specific cask selections that showcase the finest harmony of the vintage.
🍾 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.