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Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese - 2001 - Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt
Ref: A090101
The flavour alone gives away the fact that it is possible to unite elegance with strength. Delicate aromas of pineapple, lemon grass apple and intense white peach lead you on to an experience on the tongue that you won't want to end. Full-flavoured, fruity and compact on the tongue, robust and athletic with a minerally character, loads of fruitiness and an elegant, tingly acidity. Drink now until 2006.

Graacher Domprobst wine is the heart of the Graacher domains and is located directly beside Josephshöfer. The steep escarpment facing southwest is characterized by medium deep, rocky shale weathered soil, which produces refined, aromatic fruity Riesling wines that are high-spirited and elegant. The area is at elevation of 130-260 meters above sea level.

The name of this vineyard continues to be a reminder that the Provost of the cathedral in Trier (Domprobst) was entitled to one third of the wine from the Graacher reaches.

Von Kesselstatt focuses on the natural characteristics of the vineyards and applies the utmost care to maintain the natural fertility of the soil. Yields are held very low between 40 and 55 hl per hectare by pruning and green harvest. Fertilization is conducted according to organic principles and all means are geared towards support of the natural ecosystem.

The knights of von Kesselstatt first arrived in the Duchy surrounding the town of Trier as early as the 14th century.

The Kesselstatt Palace, situated in the heart of Trier opposite the Cathedral is one of the most remarkable examples of Baroque architecture north of the Alps and was home to the Estate and its wines from 1746 until 1999. The entire Palace, including the inner-courtyard was lovingly restored to their original glory by Gunther Reh following his aquisition of the Estate in 1978.Today the Palace is a thriving cultural centre and popular meeting place with its winebar and Kesselstatt restaurant. In 1983, Annegret Reh together with husband Gerhard Gartner succeeded her father as head of the Estate. In 1999, together with their long-serving team they transfered the entire wine operation to purpose built facilities on the River Ruwer at Schloss Marienlay.

Annegret and Gerhard Gartner have, over the past decade been able to achieve the almost impossible, that delicate balance between a successful working relationship and private life. Inseparable both from each other and their love for food and wine.

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt today ranks among the most prestigious and renowned Riesling Estates on the Moselle and indeed throughout the whole of Germany.

Price: £12.80
Including VAT at 17.5%

Qty:

Germany (Mosel-Saar-Ruwer)	2001	Medium Bodied
Riesling	White	Aperitif/Quiche/Smoked Meats
Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt	Medium Sweet	Drink or keep

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