Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Auslese 1* Nr20
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 30 years from the vintage, as it develops profound complexity with age, though it can also be appreciated in its energetic youth.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Blue cheese, spicy Thai curry, roasted duck with plum sauce
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Auslese 1* Nr20 is a sublime expression of one of the Mosel's most cherished vineyards. Translating to 'Kingdom of Heaven,' the Himmelreich vineyard features steep slopes of weathered Devonian slate that absorb the sun's warmth, radiating it back to the 100% Riesling vines. Crafted by the historic Selbach-Oster estate, this wine represents a meticulous selection (indicated by the single star) of highly ripe, partially botrytized grapes hand-harvested late in the season. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in traditional large oak Fuder casks, the winemaking process is minimally interventionist to preserve the pristine purity of the fruit. The resulting wine is a masterclass in balance, marrying luscious sweetness of peach, apricot, and honey with a vibrant, electric vein of slatey minerality and laser-like acidity.
🍾 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.