Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Kabinet

Wine information: The steep, rocky site Goldtröpfchen, one of the best-known vineyards of the Mosel, overlooks the romantic wine village of Piesport. Due to a deep bend in the river, the site is shaped like an amphitheater, open to the south, whereby the vines have a southeastern, southern or southwestern exposure. The hills of shallow, weathered gray slate slope at an angle of 60%. The Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt estate owns 4.5 ha (11 acres) in this impressive site. These natural conditions, paired with labour-intensive manual work, yield wines with a pronounced mineral tone, taut fruitiness and a light-hearted delicacy. It is bursting with white grapefruit, lime and blackcurrant notes. There are plenty of citrus notes on the palate and good, fruity acidity. The finish is full of more grapefruit flavours with mineral and slate notes. Try with smoked salmon or trout, asian spiced dishes with light soy sauce, chicken dishes with creamy sauce, pasta with shrimps or fish with a creamy sauce or a beurre blanc. For the etymolygists amongst you - a modern translation of Goldtröpfchen reads: “droplets of gold.” Etymologically, though, it is said to be a derivation of the Irish word “col,” meaning hill or mountain. Others believe it is related to the little golden reflections that occur when sunlight strikes flecks of mica in the stony soil. Piesport’s Latin name “Pigontii portus” literally means “Pigontius’ port” (harbor).

 
     

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