A.J. Adam

Goldtröpfen Riesling Grosses Gewächs

Goldtröpfen Riesling Grosses Gewächs

AJ Adam Goldtrpfen Riesling Grosses Gewchs

Grape: Riesling
Region: Mosel
Vineyard: Goldtröpfchen
Soil: Grey Devonian Slate
Production: Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel

Goldtröpfchen

Goldtröpfchen lies like a huge amphitheater in the outer loop of the Mosel, which flows around here Piesport. In its orientation, it stretches from southeast to south to southwest. The sunshine duration in the vineyards is long, east and west slope protect the opposite side from wind. With a slope of 30 to 70 percent, their vineyards are sometimes extremely steep. The easily warmed soil is comprised of deep, very weathered, dark Devon slate that contains quartz and minerals. In some places there is a high share of fine earth. The site generally has good available water capacity.

The name “Goldtröpfchen” means “gold droplet” and varies theories about its origin exist. It could possible come from the Celtic word for hill or mountain, “col”. Another hypothesis points to the glittery soil or golden drops of liquid that form on the ripe or botrytized grapes as a name source. Then again, even the value of the wine can be compared to gold. What is known for certain is that the Romans grew wine here in the year

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
Germany
Region:
Mosel
Appellation:
Mosel
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle DE-ADM-18-23 6/750ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2024-09-05
"Very spicy and exotic with a note of pineapple chutney, this is a highly structured power pack made for the long term. Enormous structure on the medium- to full-bodied palate, which has a dark feel that's rare in Mosel wines. In the extremely slatey finish, all the madness of this daring masterpiece makes sense. From a parcel above the famous Schubertslay site mostly planted with 120-year-old ungrafted vines. Drinkable now, but best from 2027."