Krover Steffensberg Riesling Spatlese
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Typically best enjoyed 5–25 years from the vintage release, as the vibrant acidity and residual sugar allow it to develop complex petrol, honey, and dried fruit notes over decades.
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Spicy Thai green curry, glazed pork belly, blue cheese
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Hailing from the steep, south-southwest-facing slopes of the Kröver Steffensberg, this Riesling Spätlese is a masterclass in Mosel tension. While the village of Kröv is historically associated with the whimsical folklore of the 'Kröver Nacktarsch', Weingut Vollenweider coaxes profound, serious expression from this terroir. The vineyard's iron-rich grey slate soils yield a wine of remarkable depth. Fermented naturally with minimal intervention, it captures the classic Mosel play between luscious stone fruit sweetness and a piercing, slate-driven acid backbone, showcasing the late Daniel Vollenweider's dedication to preserving the region's historic steep-slope viticulture.
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Established in 2000 by the late Swiss winemaker Daniel Vollenweider, Weingut Vollenweider is located in Traben-Trarbach in the Mosel region of Germany. The estate is renowned for reclaiming and preserving historic, extremely steep vineyards, most notably the Wolfer Goldgrube, which features ancient, ungrafted Riesling vines. Operating with a philosophy of meticulous manual labor, low yields, and minimal intervention in the cellar, the winery crafts highly precise, mineral-driven white wines, particularly their legendary, tension-filled Riesling Auslese expressions.