Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling TBA
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 50+ years from the vintage release, with the finest years capable of aging gracefully for a century.
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Blue cheese, foie gras, fruit-based desserts
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Hailing from the dizzyingly steep, Devonian slate slopes of the Zeltinger Schlossberg in the heart of the Mosel, Selbach-Oster's Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA) represents the pinnacle of liquid gold. This rare nectar is crafted only in exceptional vintages when the elusive noble rot, Botrytis cinerea, dehydrates the Riesling grapes to shriveled raisins on the vine. Each berry is painstakingly hand-selected by skilled pickers traversing the sheer precipices. The Selbach family, with winemaking roots dating back to 1661, coaxes this precious juice through an incredibly slow fermentation. The resulting wine is a breathtaking dialogue between luscious, honeyed sweetness and the Mosel's signature electric, slate-born acidity, offering complex aromas of dried apricots, saffron, and wild honey.
🍾 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.