Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Nr13
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 35 years from the vintage, as its intense sweetness and vibrant acidity harmonize beautifully over decades of cellar aging.
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Blue cheese, glazed roasted duck, fruit-based tarts
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The Zeltinger Sonnenuhr (Sundial of Zeltingen) is one of the Mosel's most legendary grand cru vineyards, characterized by its incredibly steep, south-facing slopes of weathered blue Devonian slate. The vineyard takes its name from the historic sundial erected in 1620 by Abbot Jodocus Bodemann to help vineyard workers keep time. Selbach-Oster's Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Nr13 represents a specific, highly prized cask or lot selection of this iconic site. Crafted from 100% Riesling, often sourced from extremely old, ungrafted vines, the grapes are hand-harvested with a meticulous selection of botrytised berries. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in traditional large oak Fuder casks, this Auslese strikes a breathtaking balance between rich, honeyed tropical fruit, candied citrus, and a piercing, stony minerality, showcasing the pinnacle of traditional Mosel craftsmanship.
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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.