Markus Molitor : Riesling Vogelsang Kabinett Domane Serrig 2022

Characteristics and tasting tips for the Riesling Vogelsang Kabinett Domane Serrig 2022 by Markus Molitor

Tasting

Nose
The nose delights with notes reminiscent of white fruit and slate.

Palate
With finesse and precision, the palate impresses with its minerality as well as its subtly spicy structure. 

The refinement and liveliness of a great Alsatian white wine

The Estate

Markus Molitor is a German wine estate in the Mosel that bears the name of its founder. Markus Molitor took over his father's outstanding estate in 1984 at the age of 20. He represents the eighth generation of his family in winemaking. It is he who gave the estate its name, thereby affirming his ambition to restore Mosel Riesling to its former glory.

The Vineyard

The Markus Molitor vineyard extends over the steep slopes of the Mosel. The soils consist mainly of slate, which imparts a characteristic minerality to the wines.

The Wine

The Riesling Vogelsang Kabinett Domane Serrig comes from a plot in the village of Serrig, facing south-east with slate-rich soil. Domane Serrig was once a vineyard of the Prussian State.

Winemaking and Ageing

Manual harvest, followed by gentle pressing and short maceration.

Grape Variety

Riesling (100%)