Riesling 2023

Wine Description for Riesling 2023 by Weiser-Künstler

Colour & Appearance

Silvery-gleaming straw yellow with pale to greenish reflections – a wine that already reveals its youthful freshness and vitality to the eye.

Nose

Here Riesling purism shows itself at its finest. The bouquet captivates with an elegant balance between herbs and fruit: nettle, lemon balm, coriander and mint lend the wine a refreshing herbal spiciness. The fruit aromas of lime, green apple and peach appear true to variety, yet never obtrusive. Particularly charming: the delicate vegetative notes of pea and fennel, which lend the wine complexity and depth.

Palate

With a slender 11% alcohol, this Riesling flows straight and invitingly across the tongue. The fruit and herbal aromas from the nose continue harmoniously, but are accompanied by a fine stony minerality – a clear fingerprint of the Moselle slate soil. The pleasantly calibrated acidity structure never feels aggressive, but rather juicy and invigorating. A light astringency provides grip and makes you reach for the next sip.

Finish

Medium-length and refreshing, with lingering minerality and citrus notes. The acidity and stony character build to a delicious, juicy finale.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes come predominantly from the Trarbach side valley around the Schlossberg. The exposure varies between south-east and south-west – an ideal blend of morning and evening sun that gives the wine its balance between freshness and ripeness.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts, maturation partly in stainless steel, partly in used wooden barrels. After racking, the wine continues to mature exclusively in stainless steel. Uncompromisingly purist: no additives whatsoever. This minimalist intervention philosophy pays dividends in clarity and authenticity.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Oysters, scallops, pan-fried char, goat’s cheese, asparagus with herb vinaigrette, Thai salads or simply as an elegant aperitif.

Special Features

An estate wine that already bears the hallmark of Alexandra Künstler and Konstantin Weiser in the entry-level segment: finesse over fullness, precision over bombast. A prime example of modern, light-footed Moselle Riesling.