Riesling “vom roten Schiefer” 2023 3000ml Doppel-Magnum

Wine Description for Riesling “from Red Slate” 2023 3000ml Double Magnum by Clemens Busch

Character

A Riesling of extraordinary terroir authenticity, articulating the character of its mineral homeland with remarkable clarity. With an alcohol content of 11.0% vol. and subtle residual sweetness, this wine moves within the classical Mosel tradition: light-footed, precise, driven by vibrant tension. The double magnum bottling (3000 ml) moreover promises an exceptional ageing potential – large formats mature more slowly and develop over years a depth and complexity that smaller bottles rarely achieve.

Terroir & Origin

Clemens Busch estate counts among the most consequential terroir interpreters of the Mosel. The vineyards around Pünderich in the Middle Mosel region are characterised by steeply sloping sites, where Devonian red slate forms the foundation. This iron-rich, red-hued slate differs markedly from the blue slate of other Mosel vineyard sites: it imparts a distinctive mineral signature to the wines, a spicy, almost earthy depth that makes the wine unmistakable. The continental Mosel climate with its long, sunny autumns and cool nights is the prerequisite for the fine fruit and precise acidity structure that characterises Riesling from this region.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Riesling on the Mosel is not a choice – it is destiny. Clemens Busch, a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture on the Mosel, vinifies his wines with utmost restraint in the cellar: spontaneous fermentation, gentle maturation, minimal intervention. The goal is always to let the terroir speak, not the winemaker. The “from Red Slate” is conceived as an entry point into Busch’s philosophy – accessible in style, yet with genuine depth and the house’s characteristic minerality.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The balance of fine fruit, vibrant acidity and subtle sweetness makes this Riesling a versatile table companion. Recommended with grilled river fish, trout with almond butter, Asian cuisine with spice or a classic Mosel slate eel. It also reveals its charm with goat’s cheese or light summer dishes with herbs. In the large bottle, an ideal wine for festive tables, where the wine itself becomes the centrepiece.