Weinguter Wegeler : Riesling Bernkasteler Doctor Spätlese 1997
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Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates
Description
The fruitiness and freshness of a fine German Spätlese white wine from an old vintage
The producer
Founded in 1882 by Julius Wegeler, Weingüter Wegeler has been producing wines that enhance the elegance and richness of Riesling for four generations.
"Qualität ist unsere Philosophie"*, a credo that is close to Julius Wegeler’s heart, is still expressed today through wines produced from prestigious vineyards in the Reinghau and Mosel regions, whose intricate vinification reflects the estate's constant quest for excellence.
*"Quality is our philosophy"
The vineyard
Riesling Bernkasteler Doctor Spätlese 1997 by Weingüter Wegeler comes from steep vineyards which overlook the Mosel, Germany's oldest winegrowing region, with soils composed of blueschist and slate.
Spread over 3.26 hectares, Bernkasteler Doctor is an iconic vineyard named after a tale in which the convalescent Archbishop Boemund II said, after tasting a wine from this vineyard,"This wine is the real doctor!".
The wine
This fine Mosel wine is one of the most famous Spätlese (late harvest wine) in Germany.
The blend
Riesling Bernkasteler Doctor Spätlese 1997 by Weingüter Wegeler is a 100% Riesling.
Service
For an optimal tasting experience, serve between 12 and 14°C.
Storage
This wine will have revealed its full aromatic range in 2022.
