Riesling Steffensberg 2023

Wine Description for Riesling Enkircher Steffensberg 2023 by Weiser-Künstler

Colour & Appearance

Luminous straw yellow with brilliant green reflections – a wine that reveals its youthfulness and freshness already in the glass.

Nose

A fascinating duality characterises this bouquet: slate smoke and mineral coolness meet delicate floral notes. Shimmering through are vineyard peaches, lemon zest and ripe pears. Serious and playful at once – precisely that tension which distinguishes great Mosel Rieslings.

Palate

Here the true nature of this wine reveals itself: taut acidity and a dark, almost smoky minerality dominate initially, whilst the fruit – crisp, bright, precise – holds its own counterpoint. The wine already possesses a remarkable balance, yet one senses clearly: this is only the beginning. Depth, tension and a pleasant grip on the palate culminate in a zesty bitterness that promises length.

Finish

Long, piquant and marked by stony precision. A Riesling that is only just awakening and still has its story to tell.

Terroir & Origin

The Enkircher Steffensberg on the Mosel delivers, with its ancient vineyard parcels and slate soils, the mineral foundation for this characterful wine. The old vines lend it that depth and complexity you can taste.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Riesling in pure form, spontaneously fermented and aged in traditional Mosel fuder. Weiser-Künstler works with uncompromising classicism – the result is a wine of serious craftsmanship and authentic character.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The mineral structure and taut acidity make it ideal for scallops, monkfish or turbot. This Riesling also shines with goat’s cheese, blue trout or a delicate asparagus cream soup.

Special Characteristics

A wine with ageing potential that brings pleasure now, but will gain considerable complexity over the next 3-5 years. Authentic Mosel craftsmanship.