Wolfer Goldgrube Riesling Auslese Lange Goldkapsel Nr.8
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Typically best enjoyed 15–50 years from vintage release.
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Blue cheese, foie gras, fruit tarts
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Hailing from the gravity-defying, amphitheater-like slopes of the Wolfer Goldgrube, this Lange Goldkapsel Nr.8 represents the absolute pinnacle of Weingut Vollenweider's sweet winemaking. The vineyard itself is a treasure trove of ancient, ungrafted Riesling vines anchored in weathered grey Devonian slate. This specific bottling, designated by its cask number, is crafted only in exceptional years from meticulously hand-selected grapes heavily affected by noble rot. The winemaking philosophy remains fiercely traditional, relying on gentle pressing, spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, and aging in neutral vessels. The resulting wine is a masterclass in contrast: intensely concentrated, honeyed sweetness balanced by a soaring, electric spine of slate-driven acidity, creating a legendary Mosel nectar of immense depth and complexity.
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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.