Riesling Spatlese Feinherb Alte Reben
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Typically best enjoyed from 3 to 15 years after the vintage, though exceptional vintages can easily cellar for 20+ years.
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Spicy Thai green curry, roasted pork belly with crackling, and classic Alsatian choucroute garnie.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the dizzyingly steep, blue Devonian slate slopes of the Middle Mosel, Selbach-Oster's Riesling Spätlese Feinherb 'Alte Reben' is a masterclass in tension and terroir. Crafted from ancient, often ungrafted 'Alte Reben' (old vines) that dig their roots deep into the fractured slate, this wine captures the concentrated essence of low-yielding fruit. The term 'Feinherb' denotes a traditional, off-dry style where the vibrant, electric acidity of Mosel Riesling is perfectly balanced by a delicate touch of natural residual sweetness. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in traditional large oak Fuder casks, this wine reflects the Selbach family's multi-generational winemaking heritage dating back to 1661. It weaves a sensory tale of wet stone minerality, white peach, and wild herbs, embodying the wild beauty and historic soul of the Zeltingen slopes.
🍾 wine.about_producer
With a winemaking heritage in the Mosel region dating back to 1661, Selbach-Oster is a benchmark estate located at Uferallee 23, 54492 Zeltingen-Rachtig, Germany. Under the dedicated stewardship of Johannes Selbach and his family, the winery meticulously farms steep, slate-rich grand cru slopes, including the celebrated Zeltinger Schlossberg, Zeltinger Himmelreich, and Wehlener Sonnenuhr. The estate's production philosophy honors traditional methods, utilizing natural yeasts and aging in classic, large oak Fuder casks to preserve the pristine character of the fruit. This hands-off approach yields exceptionally precise, mineral-driven Rieslings that span the spectrum from crisp Kabinett to rare Eisweins, all documented on their official website at https://www.selbach-oster.de.