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Markus Molitor Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese Dry 2023

Markus Molitor Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese Dry 2023

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Markus Molitor Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese Dry 2023 is a focused, terroir‑driven Mosel Riesling from the steep red‑slate vineyards above Ürzig, showing intense citrus, green apple and stone‑fruit notes over a finely etched mineral core. The palate is dry, medium‑bodied and precise, with ripe Spätlese fruit, firm acidity and a long, spicy, slate‑inflected finish that makes it ideal at the table. Serve at 10–12°C; enjoy now for its energy and purity or over the next 10–15 years as it gains more complex herbal and smoky nuances.​
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This Spätlese Dry bottling comes from the Ürziger Würzgarten (“spice garden”) vineyard, a dramatically steep amphitheatre of red and grey slate that gives Riesling both exotic aromatics and a marked sense of minerality. The 2023 dry Spätlese is vinified in the estate’s “white‑capsule” style, aiming to combine late‑harvest intensity with a genuinely dry, gastronomic profile that expresses the vineyard with clarity.​

Grapes are hand‑harvested at late‑harvest ripeness, sorted carefully, gently pressed and fermented to full dryness, typically in stainless steel and/or large old oak to preserve precision and texture without overt oak character. Extended contact on fine lees helps to build structure and creaminess while keeping the wine taut and linear, resulting in a dry Mosel Riesling with both depth and finesse.​

Tasting Notes

  • Aromas of lemon, lime and grapefruit, joined by crunchy green apple, white peach, herbs and a clear impression of crushed slate.​

  • On the palate, dry and complex, with concentrated citrus and stone‑fruit flavours, firm but ripe acidity and a chiselled, mineral spine.​

  • Long, intense finish with juicy fruit, herbal lift and lingering slate and spice notes that underline the Ürziger Würzgarten origin.​

Awards and Accolades
Detailed single‑critic scores for the 2023 Spätlese Dry are not yet broadly published, but similar recent white‑capsule Ürziger Würzgarten Spätlese vintages from Markus Molitor have earned low‑ to mid‑90s scores from major reviewers, praising their clarity, structure and impressive length. Descriptions emphasize the combination of lush yet pure fruit, pronounced slate character and a long, concentrated, juicy finish, positioning the wine among the stronger dry Mosel Spätlese bottlings.​

Serving and Cellaring
Serve at 10–12°C in medium‑sized white‑wine glasses to show both aromatic detail and textural richness. This dry Spätlese pairs particularly well with scallops, lobster, grilled or baked white fish, pork with sauerkraut, roasted poultry, and richer vegetable dishes; it can be enjoyed now or cellared for 10–15 years, during which it will develop notes of honey, smoke and dried herbs while retaining its mineral backbone.​

Technical Details
Alcohol: typically around 12–13% ABV for a dry Mosel Spätlese of this style.​
Residual Sugar: dry (Spätlese “Sec” / White‑capsule style), with perceptible ripeness but no obvious sweetness.​
Closure: Cork (standard for the white‑capsule Spätlese range).

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