Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese
⏳ Drinking Window
2020 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai curry, glazed roast pork, blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted from 100% Riesling grown on the dizzyingly steep, blue Devonian slate slopes of the world-famous Wehlener Sonnenuhr (Sundial of Wehlen) vineyard, this Spätlese is a masterclass in Mosel tension. The vineyard takes its name from the historic sundial erected in 1842 by Jodocus Prüm to guide vineyard workers. Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt's parcels here benefit from a perfect south-southwest exposure and the heat-retaining properties of the slate soils. Vinified with minimal intervention to preserve the pristine character of the fruit, the wine undergoes a cool fermentation that halts naturally, leaving a delicate balance of natural residual sweetness and vibrant, electric acidity. It offers classic aromas of white peach, apricot, and wet stone minerality, underpinned by a signature elegance and longevity.
🍾 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.