Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese trocken
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 12 years from the vintage, though exceptional vintages can comfortably cellar for 15 years or more.
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Pan-seared trout with lemon butter, roasted pork belly, or classic Wiener Schnitzel.
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The Zeltinger Sonnenuhr, or 'sundial' of Zeltingen, is one of the Mosel's most revered grand cru vineyards, named after the historic sundial erected in the vines in 1620 to guide the daily labor of vineyard workers. Selbach-Oster's Spätlese trocken from this legendary site showcases the dramatic tension of Mosel Riesling. Grown on precipitously steep slopes of weathered blue Devonian slate, the grapes are harvested late in the season to achieve optimal ripeness, then fermented dry. Crafted using traditional methods, including fermentation with indigenous yeasts in classic, large oak Fuder casks, this wine marries the generous, stone-fruit richness of late-harvest fruit with a laser-like, bone-dry precision and intense, smoky 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.