Haus Klosterberg Riesling Off-Dry

Off-Dry, not sweet — that is the crucial difference: The Haus Klosterberg Riesling from Markus Molitor carries its residual sweetness so lightly that the lively Mosel acidity almost completely consumes it. What remains is a wine with tension and depth.

Markus Molitor is one of the most well-known Riesling producers in the Mosel. His winery in Wehlen cultivates steep slopes on weathered blue slate — a soil that imparts minerality and the characteristic cool spice of the Mosel into the grape. The Haus Klosterberg is Molitor's classic entry-level wine: a wine that shows the house's signature without claiming the status of a Großes Gewächs.

In the glass, aromas of white peach, lime zest, and a hint of beeswax appear. The palate is lean, the acidity clear and invigorating, the finish marked by a fine slate mineral note. Not a heavy wine — but one with character.

Good with spicy Asian cuisine, crayfish, smoked salmon, or a goat cheese salad. Serving temperature: 8–10 °C.