Kanzemer Altenberg Riesling Auslese

Auslese from the Saar with drive: fruit and extract sweetness meet a taut acidity structure, plus a cool, stony line that takes away any heaviness from the wine.

The Kanzemer Altenberg is one of the well-known steep slopes in the Saar valley, which belongs to the Mosel wine-growing region. The von Othegraven winery bottles a Riesling here that was spontaneously fermented. This shows in the cool nose as a fine yeast note, accompanied by stone, citrus fruit, and pome fruit.

On the palate, the wine is clear and juicy, fresh and with distinct drive. Yellow fruit, light flowers, and citrus peel stand alongside stony minerality. The sweetness fits well into the acidity and makes the wine elegant rather than lush. In the retro-nasal aroma, stony notes remain, which extend into the long finish.

Serve it at 8 to 10 °C. It pairs with fried duck liver, mild blue cheese, spicy Thai dishes with coconut and lime, or desserts with apple and quince. It works just as well solo as the conclusion of an evening.