Geiben
Thornicher Ritsch Riesling Auslese 1975
| Size | 0,75 l |
|---|---|
| Alcohol content | 8.5% by volume |
| Area | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (Germany) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
- Type and origin: still semi-aromatic white wine from the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer valleys
- Grape variety and style: Riesling Auslese with an evolved, deep and long-lived profile
- Artisanal production: traditional techniques and slow maturation extended over time
- Alcohol content: 8.5% vol for a refined and highly delicate tasting experience
- Format and vintage: 0.75 l bottle, historic 1975 vintage for connoisseurs
Description
What type of wine it is
The Thornicher Ritsch Riesling Auslese by Geiben is a still white wine produced with Riesling grapes in the famous Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region. This semi-aromatic Auslese represents a true artisanal expression and a rarity for collectors. Its profile offers characteristics of great evolution, reflecting a very long maturation that makes it perfect for those seeking a wine of extraordinary historicity and elegance, with a complex and deep sip.
How it is produced
The production of the Thornicher Ritsch Riesling Auslese follows a rigorous artisanal philosophy. The fermentation process and the subsequent resting period aim to enhance the varietal purity of the Riesling. This traditional approach, characterised by authentic production methods, ensures a slow and steady evolution, giving the wine extraordinary longevity over time.
History and curiosities
This fascinating bottle represents a precious testament to the past, dating back to the historic 1975 vintage. Created using artisanal methods in the Moselle-Saar-Ruwer region, this wine is today an absolute rarity. The historical charm of this unique piece is enhanced by its authentic period design, characterised by an elegant label decorated with a traditional emblem. This collector's rarity embodies the dedication of the Geiben brand, offering enthusiasts the privilege of owning a piece of history encased in traditional green glass.
Tasting notes
Color
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
- Start up year: 1721
- Hectares: 5
The defining hallmark of this estate lies in its uncompromising interpretation of heroic viticulture, centered on the estate's signature parcel, the renowned Thörnicher Ritsch. It is one of the steepest, most spectacular, and finest crus in the entire region, a south-facing natural amphitheater where dizzying slopes require meticulous, entirely manual care of every individual vine. In this parcel, the vines take root in pure slate, a schistose rock capable of absorbing solar heat during the day to release it during cooler nights, ensuring optimal drainage while imparting an unmistakable mineral imprint to the grapes.
At the core of this winemaking philosophy shines Riesling, vinified with deep respect for varietal purity and the unique characteristics of each parcel. The portfolio moves effortlessly from crisp, vibrant Trocken and Feinherb profiles marked by citrus and aromatic herbs, to grand Prädikatswein such as Kabinett, Spätlese, and Auslese, where natural residual sweetness never cloys, balanced in counterpoint with a sharp, saline acidity. In the Ruwer interpretations, the profile becomes even more ethereal, floral, and crystalline.
The common thread running through Geiben wines is an extraordinary longevity, with bottles capable of defying decades as they develop noble tertiary aromas of saffron and signature petrol notes over time, while always preserving the vertical freshness that makes great Mosel Rieslings among the most enduring and thrilling white wines in the world. Read more
| Name | Geiben Thornicher Ritsch Riesling Auslese 1975 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still dessert wine semi-aromatic |
| Vintage | 1975 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 8.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer |
| Vendor | Geiben |
| Story | History and curiositiesThis fascinating bottle represents a precious testament to the past, dating back to the historic 1975 vintage. Created using artisanal methods in the Moselle-Saar-Ruwer region, this wine is today an absolute rarity. The historical charm of this unique piece is enhanced by its authentic period design, characterised by an elegant label decorated with a traditional emblem. This collector's rarity embodies the dedication of the Geiben brand, offering enthusiasts the privilege of owning a piece of history encased in traditional green glass. |
| Origin | Moselle-Saar-Ruwer |
| Harvest | 1975 |
| Production technique | Artisanal |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |