Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Spatlese Anrecht
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Typically best enjoyed 8 to 25 years from the vintage, though top years can easily cellar for 30+ years.
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Spicy Thai green curry, slow-roasted glazed pork belly, or artisanal blue cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese 'Anrecht' is a spectacular single-parcel expression from one of Selbach-Oster's most prized historic plots. The name 'Anrecht' translates to 'entitlement' or 'claim,' historically referring to a choice parcel whose exceptional fruit was reserved for the estate owners or special cellaring. Grown on the steep, sun-drenched Devonian slate slopes of the Mosel, this 100% Riesling benefits from the river's heat-reflecting mirror effect. In the cellar, Johannes Selbach employs traditional, minimalist winemaking, fermenting the juice with wild yeasts in large, neutral oak Fuder casks. The resulting wine is a masterclass in Mosel tension, balancing rich, luscious stone fruit sweetness with a vibrant, electric vein of acidity and a deep, smoky, slate-driven minerality.
🍾 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.