Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spatlese #05 - Willi Schaefer 2024

Name: Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spatlese #05 - Willi Schaefer
Brand: Willi Schaefer
SKU: HERES-301450
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Format: 75 cl

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Producer	Willi Schaefer
Name	Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese
Variety	Riesling
Vintage	2024
Gradation	7.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Fruity, floral, mineral notes, lively acidity
Vinification method	Stainless steel fermentation, late harvest
Region	Moselle
Production area	Graach
Country	Germany
Type	Sweet white wine
Aging	Short aging in steel or neutral wood
Type of cask	1,000-liter fuder
Color	White
Serving temperature	8-10°C
Recommended consumption	Immediately or within 10 years
Pairing	Fish, spicy dishes, soft cheeses

Descrizione

The Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese #05 by Willi Schaefer represents an excellent example of German Riesling from the prestigious Mosel region. This wine stands out for its freshness and aromatic complexity. On the nose, the Graacher Domprobst offers a surprising bouquet of fruity notes of peach and citrus, enriched by nuances of wet minerals and a hint of petrol, which is a classic indicator of quality in mature Rieslings.

On the palate, this Spätlese delights with its impeccable balance between sweetness and lively acidity. The intense flavors of ripe fruit and the mineral underpinning create a rich and multi-layered taste fabric, ensuring a long and pleasantly fresh persistence. Perfect to be enjoyed now, it also has great aging potential.

Ideal as a pairing with spicy dishes, grilled blue fish, or as a surprising contrast to soft and creamy cheeses. The refinement and elegance of the Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese #05 make it a prestigious addition to any high-quality wine selection.

The winery

Willi Schaefer – Winery in Mosel (Mittelmosel)

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Small family-run estate in the Mosel (Graach) specialising exclusively in Riesling, with vineyards in the Graacher Domprobst, Graacher Himmelreich and Wehlener Sonnenuhr cru sites.

Region: Mosel (Mittelmosel)

Country: Germania

Grapes: Riesling

Exclusive production of Riesling from estate-owned vineyards. Vineyards from the Graacher Domprobst, Graacher Himmelreich and Wehlener Sonnenuhr crus. Family-run estate currently managed by Christoph and Andrea Schaefer. Steep vineyards on slate soil with many fragmented parcels. Traditional aging in large foudres and selective hand-harvesting.

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Winery history

The Schaefer family has been recorded as winegrowers for centuries. In recent years Christoph and Andrea Schaefer have taken over management; Christoph joined the estate in 2002 and Willi handed over management to his son in 2015. The estate has developed as a small family project focused on the great sites of the Moselle.

Production philosophy

Strong focus on terroir-driven Riesling: all grapes vinified come from the estate's own vineyards. The approach favors selective hand harvesting on steep Devonian slate exposures, low yields and careful cellar work, with aging in traditional barrels to preserve the fruit's finesse and clarity.

Terroir and vineyards

Located in Graach, the estate manages steep, south-southwest-facing vineyards on slate and clay soils. The parcels are divided into numerous plots within the historic crus of Graacher Domprobst, Graacher Himmelreich and the nearby Wehlener Sonnenuhr.

Awards and recognitions

Member of the VDP; mentions and recognitions from wine guides and the specialist press.