Kesselstat, Riesling trocken, Ortswein, Graach Mosel 2022

This 600-year old wine estate is near the beautiful city of Trier & their wines have won numerous accolades under the family ownership over the last 40 years. While off-dry Riesling is more typical in Germany’s Mosel, climate change & consumer preferences have made dry styles increasingly popular. Ortswein is a tier in the VDP association for superior quality, just below 1st & top class.

Style: dry, white | Grape: 100% Riesling | Region: Mosel, Germany | Vineyards: steep slopes along the Mosel around the village of Graach | Soil: iron-rich slate | Climate: cool but heat reflection from the soil & river | Fermentation: stainless steel | Residual Sugar: 7 g/l | Total Acidity: 8 g/l | Pairs with: sushi, Wienerschnitzel, & more | Alc: 12% | Retail: $28