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Zeltinger Sonnenuhr "Rotlay"

2012 Mosel Riesling

Selbach Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr "Rotlay" is an exquisite white wine from the renowned Mosel region, crafted from the elegant Riesling varietal. This 2012 vintage showcases a beautiful light-yellow hue, inviting you in with its vibrant character. The palate is teeming with mouthwatering acidity, which perfectly complements its prominent fruit intensity, delivering flavors of ripe stone fruits and zesty citrus. The wine possesses a delicate sweetness that balances the overall profile, rendering it off-dry, while its finely integrated acidity provides a refreshing lift. With subtle, well-structured tannins, this wine is both approachable and sophisticated, making it a delightful pairing for a variety of dishes or simply enjoyed on its own. Each sip is a testament to the incredible terroir of the Mosel, characterized by steep vineyard slopes and unique slate soils that lend an unmistakable mineral quality to the wine.

Tasting notes:


Apricot

Apricot

Peach

Peach

Honey

Honey

Flavor profile:


Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Body Very Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Medium Sweet

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Seafood, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter, Seafood Paella

Region:


Mosel

When it comes to quality Riesling, few places can rival Germany's Mosel region. This sheer-sided valley in Germany parallels the river of the same name and is home to some of the world's steepest vineyards. Riesling grown here is prized throughout the world for its slight sweetness, perfectly balanced by crisp acidity and aromatic floral perfume. Notes of green fruit and Meyer lemon add to the pleasant tang, with mineral touches of wet slate, beeswax and—in some aged examples—even petroleum too. It is all thanks to Mosel's very cool climate. Temperatures in the summer often don't even rise above 65 degrees. This allows for a long growing season, concentrating flavors and creating beautiful acidity.

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