High intensity terrific Auslese 2015 shows aromas of ripe peach and pear, camomile, first aid kit, bay leaf, honey, buckwheat, molasses, wax and lemon balm. Excellent balance. There is nothing more to add
 
The wine is produced from the plot in the Grand Cru single vineyard Niederberg-Helden that has a steep 60 to 75 degree slope.
Age of vines: 40-90 years old.
 
Vinification: The grapes are collected during harvest in small crates to ensure that they reach the cellar undamaged. In the closed tank press skin maceration lasts 1–2 hours to enhance natural aroma extraction. After an average 12-hour sedimentation period the juice is moved into the fermenter. Vinification takes place in stainless-steel tanks at temperatures of between 16° to 18° C.
 
Aging: 6-8 months on the lees in steel vessels
Residual sugar: 46,0 g/l 
Botrytis: 25–40%

The Tim Atkin's MW descritpion:  ”One of a series of delicious releases from Sybille Kuntz in 2015, this is rich, butnot heavy in the slightest, handling its 50 odd grams of residual sugar with ease, thanks to itsthrillingly vivid acidity. Honey, spices, lime and remarkable palate length are the hallmarksof this classic-meets-modern Mosel style.“
 
Sybille Kuntz is one of the best winemakers in Mosel region, Germany. She is a lady with high standarts who decided be free from all associations and create pure and elegant style of Mosel Riesling. In our shop you can buy the Mosel Riesling Auslese.