Weingut Markus Molitor Zeltinger Himmelreich Kabinett 2022
Markus Molitor was just 20 years old in 1984 when he took control of his father's winery. Even at such a young age he had a clear vision of what he wanted to accomplish. His ultimate goal was to produce Rieslings from Germany's famed Mosel region in the family tradition of eight generations before him with a strong dedication to making quality-driven, terroir-specific wines that would be unmistakably characteristic of this unique area.
Markus' guidelines have never changed and remain as uncompromising devotion to quality in the vineyard and cellar, together with an absolute respect for nature. His intent is that each vineyard and vintage should express itself in the taste of every single wine.
Markus began with just 1.5 hectares of vineyards in 1984. Over the past 35 years his holdings have grown to 120 hectares and Markus Molitor is now the largest privately-owned winery, family-run vineyard in the Mosel region. 75% of his vineyards are located in Grand-Cru sites along the Middle Mosel river and 25% are located in the Sarre river region.
All of the vinyeards are located on steep slopes and many of them are planted with old vines (some of the ungrafted vines are 100 years old). Due to the steepness and age of the vineyards, almost all of the work must be done by hand, guaranteeing the utmost quality in the selection process.
Organic and sustainable viticulture practices are used in all of Markus Molitor's vineyards.
"This offers a beautiful nose of cassis, grapefruit, herbs, white flowers and fine spices. The wine is silky yet delicately zesty on the palate. Canned yellow peach, zesty grapefruit and fine aniseed herbs come through and add depth to the long and nicely focused finish. The after-taste is persistent, with nicely integrated ripe acidity and smooth herbal and fruity flavors." (Mosel Fine Wines, Issue 38)
The grapes were harvested and stringently sorted by hand. The berries were gently crushed and macerated for several hours on their aroma- and mineral-rich skins. The must fermented slowly and spontaneously at low temperatures so that the wine's multi-faceted fruity aromas could develop perfectly. Subsequently, the wine was carefully matured on its lees for an extended period in cask.
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Varietal | Riesling |
| Appellation | Mosel |
| Vineyard | Himmelreich |
| Alcohol | 9.00% |
| Wine Style | Off-Dry |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | GERMANY |
| State of Origin | N/A |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
The Molitor holdings are situated in steep parts of this vineyard. Finely splintered blue Devon slate helps to make elegant and juicy Rieslings with vibrant acidity.
