Selbach-Oster, Zeltinger 'Alte Reben' Riesling Trocken, 2021

Name: Selbach-Oster, Zeltinger 'Alte Reben' Riesling Trocken, 2021
Brand: Selbach-Oster
SKU: NYC-AFKAT-2025-DE-SOS-16-21
Price: 35.99 USD
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White Wine from Mosel, Germany

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Alte Reben' (old vines) indicates grapes from mature, established vineyards—sources typically producing more concentrated fruit and complex character. Selbach-Oster's 2021 expression shows the benefits of old vines—more intense minerality and fruit concentration—alongside the slate-driven character that defines Mosel Riesling. The Trocken (dry) designation emphasizes structure and minerality. At four years old, this vintage shows the kind of maturity that comes from Mosel's finest sites and producers. Old vines have deeper root systems, accessing deeper soil layers and mineral character. For those seeking the finest examples of Mosel Trocken Riesling, this wine demonstrates why old vineyard parcels command premium prices.

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Professional Reviews

Robert Parker

RP 93

"Assembling the former Spätlese trocken bottlings from Schlossberg, Himmelreich and Sonnenuhr, the inaugural 2021 Zeltinger Riesling trocken "Alte Reben" was aged in classic foudres until mid-July and will be bottled shortly before the next harvest. The dusty sample shows a very flinty scented, intense and concentrated as well as juicy fruit bouquet with fine phenolic notes. Lush and intense on the palate yet light and fresh, this is a saline, still yeasty and beautifully pure and fresh Riesling with character and a salivating, saline, crystalline and lemon-bitter finish. A potential Best Buy." -Stephan Reinhardt

What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...

Variety: Riesling
Region: Mosel
Vineyard: Zeltinger Himmelreich – 55 year old vines
Soil Type: Blue Devonian slate
Fermentation & Élevage: Natural fermentation in old Mosel Fuder

Details

Grape Variety

Riesling
Vintage

2021
Size

750ml

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