Alte Reben Riesling (2021) - Markus Molitor

Nel cuore della Mosella, dove i vigneti si arrampicano su ripide colline, la cantina Markus Molitor custodisce un segreto tramandato da generazioni. Qui, l'Alte Reben Riesling nasce da viti antiche, alcune delle quali hanno più di un secolo. Queste viti, con le loro radici profonde, raccontano storie di tempi passati, resistendo a guerre e cambiamenti climatici. Markus Molitor, erede di una tradizione familiare iniziata nel 1984, ha trasformato la cantina in un simbolo di eccellenza, rispettando la natura e il tempo. Ogni bottiglia di Alte Reben Riesling è un tributo a questa storia, un viaggio nel passato che si riflette nel presente.

The appellation: Germany Qualitätswein

The term Qualitätswein represents one of the most important categories in the German wine classification system. This designation guarantees the production of high-quality wines, coming from specific German wine regions and made according to strict production standards. Qualitätswein is synonymous with authenticity, quality and respect for German winemaking traditions.

What to eat with Alte Reben Riesling

Who makes it: Markus Molitor

Markus Molitor is regarded as one of the greatest Riesling producers of the Mosel. In 1984, at just 20 years old, he took over the historic family estate with the aim of producing long-lived, complex and authentic wines that fully express the characteristics of the terroir. Molitor’s philosophy rests on three fundamental principles:Meticulous work in the vineyard, with low yields and manual harvesting. Uncompromising winemaking, with spontaneous fermentations and long ageing. The utmost respect for the terroir, with an approach that brings out the characteristics of each single parcel.

The vine of Alte Reben Riesling

Riesling

Riesling is one of the most prestigious and widely recognised white grape varieties in the world, valued for its extraordinary ability to express terroir and to produce wines of great longevity and complexity. Native to Germany, Riesling is today grown in many wine regions, where it stands out for its versatility and its unique aromatic profile.

Alte Reben Riesling: the Mosel area

Climate: Continental

Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)

Soil: Rocky / granite

Geographical setting: River

Profile of Alte Reben Riesling

Primary aromas: Citrus (lemon), stone fruit (peach, apricot)

Secondary aromas: Mineral notes deriving from the slate soil

Tertiary aromas: Light hints of honey and petrol, typical of the evolution of Riesling

Tasting notes: On the palate the wine is juicy, with an extraordinary balance between finesse and power.