Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Auslese Nr11
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 35 years from the vintage, as it possesses the remarkable acidity and structure to age gracefully for decades.
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Blue cheese, roasted duck, apricot tart
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Hailing from the precipitously steep, south-facing slopes of the Zeltinger Schlossberg, this single-vineyard Riesling Auslese represents the pinnacle of traditional Mosel winemaking. The Zeltinger Schlossberg vineyard is renowned for its deep, heat-retaining Devonian slate soils, which impart a profound, smoky minerality to the grapes. The 'Nr 11' designation historically refers to a specific, prized Fuder (large oak cask) or select parcel harvest that yields an Auslese of exceptional concentration and elegance. Crafted from 100% Riesling, often with a delicate touch of noble rot (botrytis), the wine is fermented with indigenous yeasts in traditional oak casks. This hands-off approach preserves the pristine, vibrant character of the fruit, balancing luscious sweetness with a spine of electric acidity. The Selbach family's stewardship, dating back to the 17th century, shines through in this wine's harmony of rich stone fruit, honeyed complexity, and intense slate-driven minerality.
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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.