Willi Schaefer
Domprobst Riesling Spatlese Mosel 2024
| Denomination | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 7.5% by volume |
| Area | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (Germany) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Aging | Aged in the same traditional wooden barrels (1000 litres) |
- Moselle Origin: Graacher Domprobst with steep slopes and pronounced minerality
- 100% Riesling: 3.2 hectares dedicated to the grape variety; family tradition since 1590
- Fermentation: Indigenous yeasts and 1,000-litre wooden barrels, where it also matures
- Balanced taste: Light sip, balanced sweetness and acidity, plum finish
- Longevity: 97 points Robert Parker; remarkable ageing potential until 2054
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese by Willi Schaefer is a semi-aromatic white wine that expresses the most authentic soul of German Riesling. This label harmonises a measured sweetness with vibrant acidity, offering a light, lively and well-defined sip. On the nose, there are clear mineral notes and complex fruity aromas. On the palate, the elegance of the terroir translates into a persistent taste, characterised by a long finish recalling plum and blackcurrant, ideal for pairing with smoked fish, white meats and cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow in the Graacher Domprobst vineyard, located in the heart of the Mosel. The very steep slopes of this area give the wine a unique and profound territorial identity. The Willi Schaefer winery, a historic wine producer since 1590, is dedicated exclusively to Riesling, also passionately tending the prized parcels of Himmelreich and Wehlener Sonnenuhr. The specific soil composition imparts a pronounced minerality, which blends with the fruity profile, ensuring the wine an extraordinary ageing potential.
How it is produced
The winemaking process follows the philosophy of late harvesting, characteristic of the Spätlese style, with grapes picked at perfect ripeness. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using indigenous yeasts, to preserve the purity and varietal nuances of the Riesling. Ageing takes place in large traditional wooden barrels, which encourage slow maturation and a harmonious evolution of the bouquet. This artisanal method ensures a clean sensory profile, enhancing the natural freshness of the grape variety.
History and Curiosities
The Schaefer family has been producing wine since 1590, signing the excellent Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese 2024. Born from the steep vineyards of the Moselle, cultivated entirely with Riesling, this wine embodies the excellence of the German late harvest. The use of indigenous yeasts and ageing in traditional 1,000-litre wooden barrels enhances its elegant balance between delicate sweetness and vibrant acidity. With 97 points from Robert Parker and VDP certification, the wine promises a splendid evolution in the bottle until 2054.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1590
- Oenologist: Willi & Christoph Schaefer
- Hectares: 3
| Name | Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spatlese 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still semi-aromatic |
| Denomination | N/A |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 7.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer |
| Vendor | Willi Schaefer |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Schaefer family has been producing wine since 1590, signing the excellent Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese 2024. Born from the steep vineyards of the Moselle, cultivated entirely with Riesling, this wine embodies the excellence of the German late harvest. The use of indigenous yeasts and ageing in traditional 1,000-litre wooden barrels enhances its elegant balance between delicate sweetness and vibrant acidity. With 97 points from Robert Parker and VDP certification, the wine promises a splendid evolution in the bottle until 2054. |
| Origin | Graacher Domprobst, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany |
| Harvest | Late harvest |
| Production technique | Fermentation in traditional large wooden barrels (1000 litres) with natural yeasts; ageing in the same wooden barrels |
| Wine making | Fermentation in traditional large wooden barrels (1000 litres) with natural yeasts; ageing in the same traditional wooden barrels. |
| Aging | Aged in the same traditional wooden barrels (1000 litres) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |