NV Markus Molitor Riesling Sekt Brut , Mosel, Germany

ABOUT THIS WINE

The grapes for this wine come from a variety of Molitor's vineyards along the river Mosel. The slate soil imparts minerality and focus to the finished wine. The grapes are carefully selected, crushed, and then the must is fermented in large wooden barrels. A second fermentation follows in tank. Residual sugar of 10g/L. 

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

Since 1984, Markus Molitor, the eighth generation of his family, has pursued a clear vision: to bring the great potential of the Mosel back to life – with distinctive wines that precisely reflect the interplay of vintage, ripeness, and origin. His guiding principle has remained unchanged from the very beginning: meticulous and uncompromising manual work in both vineyard and cellar, along with due respect for the natural products of grape and wine.

The vineyard sites have been ranked amongst the finest on the Mosel and Saar for centuries. Steep slopes, diverse slate formations, and the finest microclimates form the foundation for authentic, site-typical Mosel wines. Each wine reveals its origin, and every bottle stands for an uncompromising pursuit of balance, depth, expression, and structure. Consciously gentle vineyard management, low yields, and the late harvest of physiologically ripe grapes ensure an exceptional richness of extract.

Traditionally, all wines are fermented spontaneously and, for the most part, matured in wooden barrels – without the use of fining agents, enzymes, cultured yeasts, or other additives. The old, three-level vaulted cellar carved into slate rock provides optimal conditions: a consistently cool climate with high humidity. Here, the wines can ferment extremely slowly and entirely naturally. They then rest on the fine lees for months, gaining additional creaminess, elegance, and depth. Regardless of vintage or quality level, young wines are granted time to mature further, allowing them to develop their distinctive balance and fully unfold their complete potential.