Riesling Karthäuserhofberg Kabinett VDP Grosse Lage 2023

Wine description for Riesling Karthäuserhofberg Kabinett VDP Grosse Lage 2023 from Karthäuserhof

Colour & Appearance

Radiant lemon yellow with vibrant green reflections – a wine that announces its youth and freshness already in the glass.

Nose

The nose is unmistakably shaped by the cool character of Devon slate. With a little air, a delicate array unfolds of fresh lemon, white peach, apple and apple skin, complemented by a seductive note of candied redcurrant. Still restrained, but with quiet, convincing elegance.

Palate

On the palate, the Kabinett shows its best side: feather-light, with a fine, precisely calibrated residual sweetness that never feels obtrusive, but skilfully frames the fruit. The acidity – lively, taut, mineral – lends the wine an invigorating drinking pleasure that is hardly to be resisted. A wine of remarkable lightness at just 9.0% alcohol.

Finish

Fresh, clean and characterised by a fine mineral spice. The finish is medium-length, with a pleasant citrus note that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The Karthäuserhofberg is an exclusive monopoly vineyard site on the Ruwer, a tributary of the Mosel. With a slope gradient of up to 55% and a south-westerly exposure, the vines benefit from an extraordinary microclimate. The soil of rose-copper-coloured Devon slate gives the wines that distinctive minerality and coolness that makes Karthäuserhof one of Germany’s great addresses.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Riesling, hand-harvested and gently pressed. Controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks preserves the primary fruit, whilst subsequent ageing on full lees for six to eight months gives the wine texture and depth.

Food Pairing Recommendations

A pleasure in itself – as a purist aperitif hardly to be surpassed. Equally harmonious with Asian cuisine, sushi, light fish dishes, goat’s cheese or savoury-fruity starters.

Special Features

Classified as a VDP Grosse Lage Kabinett, this wine combines the best of two worlds: the depth of origin of a top vineyard site with the carefree accessibility of a classic Mosel Kabinett. A wine for connoisseurs who appreciate the elegance of lightness.