The Molitor Wehlner Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2017 from Germany's Mosel region is a masterpiece of sweet winemaking. Crafted from 100% Riesling grapes, it displays a bright golden hue. Its intense bouquet offers apricots, peaches, honey, and slate. On the palate, it's lusciously sweet, balanced by vibrant acidity, with a long, elegant finish. Perfect for foie gras or as a standalone dessert.
Bright golden yellow, sometimes with greenish reflections.
Bouquet
Intense aromas of ripe apricots, peaches, honey, exotic fruits, and a distinctive slate minerality. Hints of botrytis, floral notes.
Taste
Lusciously sweet yet balanced by vibrant acidity. Complex layers of tropical fruit, honey, and mineral notes, with a very long, elegant finish. Harmonious.
Alcohol content
Approx. 7.5% ABV
Type of glass
Small, tulip-shaped dessert wine glass.
Pairings
Foie gras, strong blue cheeses, fruit tarts, crème brûlée, apple strudel, spicy Asian dishes. Excellent on its own.
Refinement
Fermented and aged in stainless steel or traditional large oak barrels (fuder). Designed for extensive bottle aging, developing complexity over decades.
Vinification
Hand-harvested overripe Riesling grapes, carefully selected for noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). Gentle pressing, slow, cool fermentation to preserve fruit and sweetness.
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