# Schloss Saarstein Riesling Spätlese Trocken Alte Reben (2021)

- **Producer:** Weingut Schloss Saarstein
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Mosel, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €29
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** peach, pear, lemon, pineapple, grapefruit, mango, apricot, honey, petrol (gasoline)

## About this wine

Schloss Saarstein Riesling Spätlese Trocken Alte Reben is a dry Riesling from the Saar region of Mosel, Germany. Produced by Weingut Schloss Saarstein, it features grapes from old vines ('Alte Reben'), some planted in 1943, grown on steep grey slate slopes. The vineyard, Serriger Schloss Saarsteiner, is a monopole, and the estate itself is situated within its vineyard boundaries. Winemaker Christian Ebert focuses on expressing the typicity of the vineyard and the character of the old vines. The 2021 vintage is characterized by intense fruit and precise aromas.

## Interesting facts

- The vineyard is a monopole: Serriger Schloss Saarsteiner.
- Vines used for this wine are 'Alte Reben' (old vines), some planted in 1943.
- The estate is considered a true German 'château' as it's located within its own vineyard.
- The steep grey slate slopes are a defining feature of the vineyard.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright, mouthwatering acidity cuts through richer elements like butter sauces and fatty proteins, cleansing the palate. Its fruit complexity complements sweet and savory notes in dishes, while the minerality can echo subtle earthy flavors.

## Wine making process

Weingut Schloss Saarstein produces this Riesling using grapes from old vines, harvested by hand and carefully sorted. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, a technique chosen to preserve the wine's freshness and varietal character. The wine is subsequently aged in stainless steel tanks, avoiding any oak influence. Sustainable farming practices are utilized in the vineyard.