Zeltinger Schlossberg 'Schmitt' Riesling Auslese

Variety: Riesling • Region: Mosel • Vineyard: Zeltinger Schlossberg – single parcel, Schmitt • Soil Type: Blue Devonian slate • Fermentation & Élevage: Spontaneous fermentation and aging in old Mosel fuder

This wine is a true expression of terroir from the single best parcels from each of the three vineyards. As Johannes’ Father puts it “it’s a little silly to talk about “terroir” when you’re going out into the vineyard three times to select what aspect of terroir you’re going to push forward. It’s like picking two or three voices out of the chorus and saying “Now you three shout.” What you want is for the entire chorus to sing.” So beginning in 2003, Johannes began an experiment, which turned into a revelation. He waits until the parcel is “optimally ripe” and harvest everything at once— green berries, yellow berries, and botrytis berries, and ferment them spontaneously in fuder.  This represents a traditional style and a true expression of terroir.

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