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White dry
“Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Wiltinger Riesling Trocken” 2023 – a classic, precise and elegant Saar ‘Riesling’, reflecting the region’s cool climate and dark slate terroir. This is a VDP.ORTSWEIN wine from the Wiltingen area, which the farm itself describes as the most elegant of the trio of wines from the Moselle, Ruwer and Saar villages – smoky salty, precisely clear and very lively.
The aroma reveals lime, white peach, melon and green apple, and alongside the fruit there is a stony, smoky mineral note.
The wine is lively and very clean, with polished acidity, juicy and a long, mineral aftertaste.
The residual sugar here is 7.8 g/l, the acid is 6 g/l.
The character of the wine is shaped by the cool climate and dark Devonian clay shale characteristic of the Saar Valley. Such soils retain heat well, but at the same time retain a clear mineral tension, and the longer vegetation helps the Riesling grapes to ripen slowly, preserving their acidity and precise aromatics. This is why Saar Riesling is often distinguished by its elegance, minerality and extremely clear fruit expression
Serve at 8-10°C with marinated chicken with lemon, mackerel, trout, vegetable dishes, Asian or Thai cuisine.
Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt is one of the oldest and most prestigious wineries in Germany, with a history dating back to the 14th century. Founded in 1349, the estate has spent more than 650 years shaping the reputation of the Mosel, Saar, and Ruwer regions as some of the world’s greatest Riesling terroirs.
History and Heritage
The name Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt is closely linked to German aristocracy and a long tradition of land ownership. Centuries of accumulated knowledge, historical archives, and uninterrupted winemaking practice allow the estate to see itself not only as a producer, but also as a custodian of regional heritage. The winery is still based in historic Baroque palaces in Trittenheim, symbolizing a unique fusion of culture, history, and wine.
Terroir as a Core Value
Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt is widely regarded as a benchmark for terroir-driven winemaking in Germany. The estate owns some of the most renowned and valuable vineyard sites in the Mosel region, including:
Steep hillside vineyards with slate soils, dramatic slopes, and river-influenced microclimates give these Rieslings exceptional minerality, tension, and long aging potential.
Riesling Mastery
Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt focuses almost exclusively on Riesling, expressing the full stylistic spectrum of the variety:
Winemaking Principles
Style and Reputation
Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt wines are celebrated for:
They are favorites among collectors, top restaurant wine lists, and professional tastings, and are frequently cited among the finest Rieslings in the world.
