Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Auslese 2* Nr4
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed from 10 to 35 years from the vintage, though well-cellared bottles can easily evolve and improve for 40 years or more.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Blue cheese, roasted duck, foie gras
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Zeltinger Schlossberg is one of the Mosel's most dramatic grand cru vineyards, characterized by its incredibly steep, south-facing slopes of weathered Devonian slate. Selbach-Oster's Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Auslese 2* Nr4 represents a masterclass in traditional Mosel winemaking. The 'two stars' designation denotes a rigorous selection of highly ripe grapes, often kissed by noble rot, which are harvested entirely by hand from these dizzying heights. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in traditional, large oak Fuder casks, this wine achieves a sublime tension between rich, honeyed sweetness and a piercing, mineral-driven acidity. Historically, the Schlossberg vineyard has been prized for centuries, its slate soils acting as a solar radiator that warms the vines through the cool German nights, resulting in a Riesling of profound depth, exotic fruit notes, and smoky slate 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.