Weinguter Wegeler

Riesling Spätlese Trocken Geheimrat "J" - Weinguter Wegeler 2011

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer	Weinguter Wegeler
Name	Riesling Spätlese Trocken
Variety	Riesling
Vintage	2011
Gradation	12.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Fruity, floral, mineral notes
Vinification method	Controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Region	Rheingau
Production area	Weingut Wegeler, Rheingau
Country	Germany
Type	Dry white wine
Aging	Short in stainless steel
Color	Straw yellow
Serving temperature	8-10°C
Recommended consumption	Within 5-7 years
Pairing	Fish, white meats, fresh cheeses

Description

Il Riesling Spätlese Trocken Geheimrat "J" della cantina Weinguter Wegeler rappresenta un perfetto connubio tra tradizione e innovazione enologica tedesca. Questo vino bianco, prodotto con le migliori uve Riesling raccolte a maturità avanzata, esprime con eleganza le caratteristiche del terroir della valle del Reno.

All’esame visivo si presenta di un colore giallo paglierino brillante con riflessi dorati, che anticipano l'intensità aromatica del vino. Al naso, il Riesling Spätlese Trocken Geheimrat "J" offre un bouquet complesso e raffinato, con note prevalenti di frutta matura, come pesca e albicocca, arricchite da sentori di agrumi, miele e una sottile mineralità.

In bocca, questo Riesling si distingue per la sua struttura piena e avvolgente, accompagnata da una fresca acidità che conferisce equilibrio e vivacità. La sapidità minerale, tipica dei terreni scistosi dela regione, si fonde armonicamente con le note fruttate e il finale leggermente balsamico.

Perfetto da abbinare a piatti di pesce, crostacei e carni bianche, nonché a formaggi a pasta molle, il Riesling Spätlese Trocken Geheimrat "J" saprà sorprendere e deliziare anche i palati più esigenti. Un vino di classe, ideale per occasioni speciali e momenti di convivialità.

The winery

Weingüter Wegeler – Winery in Rheingau; Mosel

Discover the story and wines of Weingüter Wegeler.

German family-owned winery with vineyards in the Rheingau and Mosel, specializing in Riesling and Pinot Noir, and also producing a small amount of sparkling wine (Sekt).

Region: Rheingau; Mosel

Country: Germany

Founded: 1882

Grapes: Riesling, Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir)

Family-owned, multi-generational winery based in Oestrich‑Winkel. A focused portfolio of long-lived Rieslings and premium Pinot Noirs from Assmannshausen. Vineyard holdings: approximately 41.4 ha in the Rheingau and 12 ha on the Mosel, plus about 3 ha of Pinot Noir from Krone Assmannshausen. Production structured according to the VDP classification, featuring Grosse Lage wines and an iconic wine produced from blends of prestigious vineyards. Quality-oriented practices: hand harvesting, selection, and extended aging in the cellar.

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Winery history

The company's roots go back to the work of Julius Wegeler, who, at the end of the 19th century, transformed his business from a merchant and sparkling wine producer into a winery with its own vineyards in the Rheingau and the Moselle. Over time the family has expanded its holdings of prestigious vineyards and has preserved the tradition of storing and aging wines in the cellar prior to their release.

Production philosophy

Priority is given to quality and origin: selective hand harvesting, vineyard practices focused on sustainability, and extended periods of cellar aging. The estate follows the VDP quality scale and emphasizes low yields and rigorous selection for its top-tier wines.

Terroir and vineyards

Historic vineyards both on the banks of the Rhine and the Moselle, with parcels classified LAGE and LAGE. Recurring mentions include well-known crus such as Bernkasteler Doctor, Rothenberg and Sonnenuhr; exposures and soils range from slate to the more complex soils of the Rheingau.

Awards and recognitions

Member of the VDP. Named "Winery of the Year" in the Rheingau by Vinum Weinguide, according to industry sources.