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Markus Molitor Riesling Qualitatswein Alte Reben Dry 2023

Markus Molitor Riesling Qualitatswein Alte Reben Dry 2023

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Markus Molitor Riesling Qualitätswein Alte Reben Dry 2023 is a concentrated, powerful yet elegant dry Mosel Riesling from old vines on steep slate slopes, offering a pure, intense bouquet of ripe stone fruit, wet‑slate minerality and subtle floral‑herbal notes. Full‑bodied and dense but tightly focused, it shows vibrant acidity and fine tannic structure, leading to a long, mineral, mouthwatering finish that makes it a serious table wine with excellent ageing potential.
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Alte Reben (“old vines”) refers to mature Riesling vines rooted in steep, slate‑rich Mosel parcels, which naturally give low yields and high flavor concentration. In the 2023 vintage, these sites produced a dry Riesling cuvée that stands out for its depth and aromatic complexity, unusually intense for a wine composed of multiple vineyard sources.​

Grapes are hand‑harvested, gently pressed and fermented fully dry to highlight terroir rather than residual sweetness, resulting in a wine that combines richness of ripe fruit with a precise, stony backbone. The palate is described as interlocking fine tannins with wet‑stone minerality, giving both textural grip and saline drive, while the old‑vine material brings concentration without heaviness.​

Tasting Notes

  • Nose: Ripe stone fruits and citrus (peach, apricot, ripe lemon), complemented by spice, spring blossom and a clear wet‑slate, smoky mineral note, with hints of fresh herbs.​

  • Palate: Full‑bodied, dense and energetic, with layers of stone fruit and ripe citrus supported by taut acidity, fine tannins and pronounced mineral tension.​

  • Finish: Long and impressive, where fine tannins and wet‑stone minerality build toward a salty, focused climax, leaving a persistent, refreshing aftertaste.​

Awards and Accolades
James Suckling has rated Markus Molitor Alte Reben Riesling Trocken 2023 at 91 points, noting that it is “really unusual for a Mosel riesling cuvée of many vineyard sites to have this kind of depth and aromatic complexity,” with stone fruits, ripe citrus, spice and spring blossom pouring from the glass and an impressive, mineral‑driven finish. Historical critic data for earlier vintages (2019–2022) show scores in the low‑ to mid‑90s, underlining the cuvée’s consistent reputation as a refined, mineral, ageworthy dry Mosel Riesling; these higher scores refer to previous vintages, not specifically to 2023.​

Serving and Cellaring
Serve at 10–12°C in medium‑sized white‑wine glasses to show both aromatic complexity and structural depth. This dry old‑vine Riesling pairs especially well with smoked or grilled fish, shellfish, squid‑ink risotto, roasted poultry, pork with herbs, and rich vegetable dishes, and it can be enjoyed now or cellared from 2026 through about 2040, during which it should gain further complexity while maintaining its mineral backbone.​

Technical Details
Alcohol: 11.5–12% ABV.​
Residual Sugar: Dry (Trocken), with richness and weight coming from ripe old‑vine fruit and extract rather than sweetness.​
Closure: Cork.

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