Wolfer Goldgrube Riesling Auslese Nr7
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Typically best enjoyed 10–40 years from vintage release.
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Blue cheese, foie gras, fruit-based desserts
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Crafted from the dizzyingly steep, slate-laden slopes of the Wolfer Goldgrube, this Auslese is a testament to the late Daniel Vollenweider's vision of resurrecting forgotten Mosel terroirs. The 'Nr. 7' designation represents an exceptional, small-batch selection—often a specific fuder or auction lot—sourced from ancient, ungrafted Riesling vines. These venerable vines dig deep into the weathered grey slate, yielding grapes of extraordinary concentration. Harvested by hand with meticulous selection for noble rot (botrytis), the wine is fermented slowly with native yeasts. The result is a masterclass in tension: a luscious, honeyed sweetness balanced perfectly by a piercing, electric vein of slate-driven acidity and mineral energy that defines the finest sweet wines of the Mosel.
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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.