Graacher Riesling Trocken - Willi Schaefer 2024

Willi Schaefer

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Format: 75 cl

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Producer	Willi Schaefer
Name	Graacher Riesling Trocken
Variety	Riesling
Vintage	2024
Gradation	11.5%
Format	75 cl
Aromatic profile	Fruity, mineral, notes of citrus and flint
Vinification method	Stainless steel fermentation, dry
Region	Moselle
Production area	Graach
Country	Germany
Type	Dry white wine
Aging	A few months in steel or neutral wood
Type of cask	Fuder
Color	White
Serving temperature	8-10°C
Recommended consumption	Young up to 5-7 years
Pairing	Fish, white meats, spicy dishes

Descrizione

The Graacher Riesling Trocken from the Willi Schaefer winery is a distinguished example of German Riesling, originating from the celebrated Mosel wine region. This wine unveils what Riesling can truly express when cultivated by expert hands within the centuries-old tradition of a family devoted to quality.

With a pale yellow color and greenish hues, the Graacher Riesling Trocken reveals a complex nose ranging from green apple to lemon, accompanied by the area's typical mineral notes reminiscent of wet stone and light smoke. On the palate, it presents a lively, almost sharp attack, thanks to a well-balanced acidity that brings freshness and vivacity. The palate develops elegantly, showcasing flavors of white-fleshed fruit, citrus, and a subtle trace of aromatic herbs.

The finish is long and persistent, with an aftertaste that continues to evoke the mineral and fresh characteristics of the terroir. This wine is a masterful example of how Riesling, in a Trocken (dry) vinification, can offer a rich and complex tasting experience while maintaining a pleasant lightness.

It pairs splendidly with fish dishes, seafood, spicy Asian cuisine, or as an aperitif. The Graacher Riesling Trocken from Willi Schaefer is ideal for those seeking a wine that combines tradition, expression of terroir, and pure drinking pleasure.

The winery

Willi Schaefer – Winery in Mosel (Mittelmosel)

Discover the story and wines of Willi Schaefer.

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.