Markus Molitor : GOC Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese*** 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for the GOC Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese*** 2022 from Markus Molitor

Tasting

Nose
Delicate and precise nose, with subtle nuances of apricot and slate.

Palate
Smooth, the palate combines finesse, salinity, concentration and balance.

Service

For optimal tasting, it is recommended to serve this German white wine at a temperature of 8°C.

Storage

This Moselle wine can be stored in cellars until 2070 and beyond. 

The balance and precision of a German white wine

The property

Markus Molitor
 is a domain in Moselle, Germany, named after its founder. Markus Molitor took over his father's exceptional house in 1984 at the age of 20. He represents the eighth generation of his family to cultivate wine. It is he who will give his name to the property, thus inscribing his ambition to restore the nobility of Moselle riesling.

The vineyard

This GOC Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese*** from Markus Molitor is made from ungrafted old vines. Covering an area of 21 hectares, this south-southwest facing Moselle vineyard rests on stony, moderately deep soils, composed of eroded clay slate.

Vinification and ageing

After the harvest at the end of October, the berries were hand-sorted before a gentle pressing and a quick maceration. Slow fermentation to develop aromatic complexity. Extended ageing on lees in stainless steel tanks.

Blend

Riesling (100%).