Schloss Saarstein Saarstein Spatlese 2001
Riesling
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Vintage
2001
Size
750ML
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Winemaker Notes
For this Spätlese, vines over 40 years old provided a yield of only 20 hectorliters. This led to a pronounced concentration of bouquet and flavor, with aromas of gooseberry and exotic fruit (lychee and maracuja). While quite charming to drink now, this wine would reach its true potential after 10 to 15 years in cellar.
- a perfect accompaniment to more spicy dishes and oriental cuisine
Other Vintages
1999-
Wine
Spectator
The Saarstein estate owns the oldest vineyards in the village of Serrig. On the steep monopoly site of "Serriger Schloss Saarsteiner" Christian and Andrea Ebert put all their enthusiasm and dedication to produce great Rieslings. Schloss Saarstein wines are noted for their elegant steeliness balanced with crisp fruit.
Production is concentrated on the one vineyard surrounding the estate with great emphasis on strict selection when hand-picking. The wines are then carefully treated in wooden thousand-liter barrels, called "fuder", to maintain each wine's individual character. Schloss Saarstein now ranks among the leading producers of the Saar Valley.
The Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region is known for the finest Riesling wines in the world. Saar wines are elegant, distinguished by a fine fruity aroma and a pleasant steely acidity.
JACA_YNG315423_2001 Item# 54429