Dr H Thanisch Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spatlese 2006
The name “Badstube” likely dates back to the Middle Ages. At that time, various hot springs around Bernkastel were used as “baths” and recreational centers. The Bernkasteler Badstube comprises six of the best vineyard sites in Bernkastel: Alte Badstube am Doctorberg, Bratenhöfchen, Doctor, Graben, Lay and Matheisbildchen.
The growing site’s soil features fine slate that stores water extremely well. Very lively and fresh Rieslings grow here with a racy and stable acidity and an extraordinary potential for development.
| Winery | Dr H Thanisch |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Mosel |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Grape variety | Riesling |
| Bottle Size | Bottle |
| Vintage | 2006 |
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The Thanisch family looks back on a winegrowing tradition of over 375 years. In the early 19th century, the family acquired part of the Berncasteler Doctor vineyard. After Dr. Hugo Thanisch passed at an early age, his 28 year old wife inherited the estate, which was then named after the widow: Witwe Dr. H. Thanisch.
Due to Napoleonic inheritance laws the estate was later split among the widow’s heirs and the family name “Erben Müller-Burggraef” was added to the estate’s name.
For generations the name Thanisch has been synonymous for luxurious white wines from the Mosel. The estate gained its international reputation in the middle of the 19th century under the ownership of Dr. Hugo Thanisch. From that time on, Thanisch wines repeatedly obtained spectacular prices at international auctions, as for example in 1986 when a 1921 Berncasteler Doctor Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese changed hands for the incredible sum of 11.200 DM (approx. $16,300).
About Berncasteler Doctor Vineyard
The legendary Berncasteler Doctor vineyard is located behind the village of Bernkastel and is one of the most prestigious vineyards in Germany.
This 100% steep site with a South-South-West orientation consists of medium deep, stony, loamy weathered argillaceous schist. Planted with up to 80 year old vines, full-bodied, spicy wines are grown here. The South-South-West orientation of the vineyard guarantees optimal sunshine throughout most of the day.
The Riesling wines from the Berncasteler Doctor are among the most famous and noble white wines in the world.
Winemaking
The majority of the vinification of our wines still takes place in the traditional, over 350 year old „Doctor cellar“. The cellar was carved into the rock underneath the vineyard and keeps ideal conditions for the maturation and storage of our wines.
Due to the permanent humidity and temperatures of 8-9 Grad Celsius the doctor cellar offers perfect conditions to grow fantastic wines.
