Markus Molitor - Mosel - Ürziger Würzgarten Spatlese GC - White - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 Mosel Ürziger Würzgarten Spätlese GC White (gold cap) is one of the estate’s most renowned cuvées, sourced from iron-rich slate soils. Its complex, elegant, and precise nose sets the stage for a wine of uncompromising quality and captivating appeal. Deep and pure, this Riesling reveals generous citrus and ripe fruit flavors, all supported by a linear, refreshing structure with hints of salinity and a crisp finish. A benchmark in purity and minerality, with only 7.5% alcohol. Rated 96/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand harvested in October. Crushing and short maceration on skins. Aged on the lees in steel vats.

Color:

Bright, light golden yellow.

Nose:

Delicate mineral aromas reveal a lovely freshness.

Palate:

The wine showcases elegant complexity, with a delicate structure and moderate acidity that brings together finesse and poise.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Lobster ravioli with lemon, baeckeofe, orange salad, lemon meringue pie.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2028

A star of Germany’s Mosel region, Markus Molitor has elevated his estate to the pinnacle of global wine rankings. Sought after by top collectors, his cuvées have gained international acclaim, with multiple Parker 100-point ratings to their name.

The complex geology, with steep slopes of up to 80% incline and volcanic red slate or sandstone soils, shapes wines of magical purity, marked by incredible elegance and structure, harvested at peak ripeness. Divided into dry (white cap), off-dry (green cap), and sweet (gold cap), these whites each find their perfect balance, thanks to meticulous, uncompromising vinification and extended aging.