Markus Molitor – Alte Reben Riesling – 2020

100% Riesling

The grapes for this wine come from a variety of Molitor’s vineyards along the Mosel river. The slate soil imparts minerality and focus to the finished wine. The grapes were softly crushed and macerated for several hours on the
skins. After maceration the juice was fermented in stainless steel and large barrels using only natural yeasts. The wine rests on the lees following fermentation producing a balanced and aromatic wine. An attractive and fruit-driven nose with notes of pear, peach, and a hint of smoke. Light-bodied on the palate but it continues to develop in the glass
with a delicate and elegant finish.

Brand

Markus Molitor

Markus Molitor took over his eponymous family winery in 1984, the eighth generation to continue their tradition. With the beautiful town of Bernkastel in the backdrop, they have fifteen steep sites along the Mosel River devoted mostly to Riesling, which is very much their raison d’etre. At Weingut Molitor, Markus practices traditional winemaking: they rely on ambient yeasts for fermentation, and mature the wines in large old oak casks. These are wines of the very highest order.