Wolfer Goldgrube Riesling Spatlese Portz Nr5
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Typically best enjoyed 10–30 years from vintage release, as its vibrant structure and natural sugars allow it to evolve gracefully over decades.
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Spicy Thai green curry, roasted pork belly, blue cheese
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Hailing from the legendary, dizzyingly steep slopes of the Wolfer Goldgrube in the Mosel, the 'Portz Nr5' bottling represents a pinnacle of traditional, off-dry Riesling. The 'Portz' parcel is a historic, prized section of the vineyard characterized by ancient, ungrafted Riesling vines anchored in weathered grey slate. Weingut Vollenweider's meticulous, low-intervention approach in the cellar—utilizing wild yeasts and slow, cool fermentations—allows this Spätlese to capture the profound mineral tension of its terroir. The wine beautifully balances luscious stone fruit sweetness with a piercing, crystalline acidity and a distinct smoky slate signature, standing as a tribute to the late Daniel Vollenweider's vision of reviving forgotten Mosel terraces.
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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.