Riesling from the Slate Slopes of the Mosel
The steep slate vineyards along the Mosel river are home to some of the world’s finest classic Riesling wines — light, aromatic, low in alcohol and marked by a distinctive mineral freshness.
Tasting Notes
A beautiful, rich straw-yellow with golden hues that deepen with age.
A rich, complex nose led by ripe tropical fruit (pineapple, mango), peach and nectarine, rounded out by delicate honeyed notes and the mineral character typical of Mosel terroir (a light flinty edge).
A rich, silky, sweet sensation on the palate, perfectly balanced by the Riesling’s lively, fresh acidity. The finish is long, fruity and distinctly mineral, never heavy.
Enjoy well chilled — the recommended serving temperature is 8–10°C. Lovely as a dessert wine, but equally at home alongside spicy Asian dishes, blue cheese, foie gras or light fruit tarts.
Auslese-category wines have exceptional ageing potential (often 10–20 years or more). Store the bottle lying flat, in a dark, cool place at a constant temperature (ideally 11–14°C) with moderate humidity.
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Pairings at the Table
Its light structure and delicate sweetness make this Riesling a wonderful match for spicy Asian cuisine, light cheeses, or simply on its own. Serve chilled at 8–9°C.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the alcohol only 8%? The Mosel’s cool climate doesn’t let the grapes build up much sugar, which naturally results in lower alcohol and preserves the delicate structure typical of German Riesling.
Is the wine dry? Not entirely — a light residual sweetness balances the high acidity characteristic of the Kabinett style.
The vines are planted on steep slate slopes that require hand-harvesting.
Terroir and Winemaking Philosophy
The Mosel valley is one of the most striking wine landscapes in the world — steep, sometimes near-vertical slate slopes that demand entirely manual vineyard work. The slate soils reflect heat back onto the grapes and lend the wine its characteristic minerality.
Producer Gebrüder Ludwig follows the traditional German winemaking style — slow, low-temperature fermentation that preserves Riesling’s delicate aromatic compounds and natural sweetness without masking the variety’s signature high acidity.
The result is a wine of remarkable precision, one that reflects its terroir with a clarity that has earned German Riesling cult status among connoisseurs the world over.
The Perfect Occasion
German Riesling is famous for its exceptional ageing potential — this bottle can be cellared for years under the right conditions, developing further complexity over time.
Its low alcohol makes it a pleasant choice for an afternoon break, while its delicate sweetness pairs beautifully with spicy cuisine. A lovely gift for anyone who loves German wine.
Why Order from Casa Barone
If you’re looking for a Riesling with guaranteed provenance, White Wine – Gebrüder Ludwig Thörnicher Ritsch Riesling is exactly what you’d expect from Casa Barone: every bottle in our catalogue is personally selected, never added automatically from a generic distributor list — we work directly with small family estates in Italy and France so we can guarantee the origin and quality of every wine we offer. We believe good wine should be neither pretentious nor unattainable, just honest to the land and the people who made it.
Orders are processed quickly, with delivery via Speedy across Bulgaria in 1–3 business days, and payment can be made by card, Apple Pay or cash on delivery — whichever suits you best. If you have any questions about food pairing, serving temperature or the wine’s origin, our team is happy to help.
German white wines from the Mosel remain a favourite among connoisseurs seeking authenticity beyond the more mainstream French and Italian styles.
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