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Gessinger Zeltinger Schlossberg Kabinett
Weingut Albert Gessinger
Germany - Mosel   

Zeltinger Schlossberg is the little sister of the well-known grand cru site Zeltinger Sonnenuhr. Behind the old village center of Zeltingen rises the steep slope "Zeltinger Schlossberg". On the exposed vineyards of blue Devonian slate, juicy wines full of character and minerality ripen.

The Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Kabinett is made from fruit picked at around 86° Oechsle and was fermented to fruity-styled levels of residual sugar (42 g/l). It has a quite restrained and smoky nose of anise, Conference pear, bergamot, rose, lime tree, dill, and eucalyptus. The wine proves superbly playful, finely juicy, and fruity on the palate. This rounder and richer side is nicely buffered off by more structure and intensity in the very long and smoky finish. The feel of residual sugar is already well integrated in the after-taste, which is already more off-dry than fully fruity as lime and grapefruit skin dominate.
Acidity 8.6 g/l
Residual sugar 42 g/l

Specifications
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Riesling
Age of vines
Average 40 years
Certifications
European Vegetarian Union
Soil type
Devonian blue Slate
Vinification
Selective hand picking, like all of our wines, spontaneously fermented and vegan. Pressed full-cluster. Fermentation with preferably wild yeasts gives this wine a unique and authentic taste, reflecting the extreme vineyard sites of the Mosel Valley. A cool temperature allows a slow fermentation which can continue for as long as the wine and the vintage requires.
The Riesling Kabinett remains on the lees (sur lie) for several months to add a creamy texture to the mineral notes and for enhancing the mouth-feel and drinkability.
Production
100 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

perfect match to Asian cuisine, spicy food as well as BBQ.

Reviews and News

2018 Gessinger Zeltinger Schlossberg Kabinett - 88 PTS - WE

2018 Gessinger Zeltinger Schlossberg Kabinett - 88 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 88 pts

"Crisp honeydew and lime notes are etched by hints of bee pollen and caramelized sugar in this delicately sweet Riesling. It's a juicy, thirst-quenching sip with bright acidity and a pleasant murmur of bitters on the finish. Drink now. - ANNA LEE C. IIJIMA

- Wine Enthusiast (April 2021), 88 pts

2015 Gessinger Zeltinger Schlossberg Kabinett - 88 PTS - WE

2015 Gessinger Zeltinger Schlossberg Kabinett - 88 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 88 pts"Dusty mineral and pollen notes lend savory complexity to sunny tangerine and honey on the palate of this kabinett. It's not a deeply penetrating wine but delicate tangerine sweetness and zippy acidity feel vital and fresh. Drink now."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine (December 1st 2017), 88 pts

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Producer Information: Weingut Albert Gessinger

The Gessinger family has been making wine in the Mosel since 1680. Current owner & winemaker is Albert Gessinger, with involvement from his daughter, Sarah. The family is originally from ...
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