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Willi Schaefer works these plots to reflect the identity of the terroir, bringing to the tasting a solid balance between the ripeness of the grapes and the pronounced tension of the place of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter harvesting, the must ferments thanks to the action of \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e inside acacia barrels. The maturation continues in the same \u003cstrong\u003ebarrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for about eight months, a choice that allows the integrity and elegance of the Riesling to be preserved. This approach shapes a sip with a \u003cstrong\u003eslightly creamy texture\u003c\/strong\u003e and precise contours. The acidity, mature and well integrated, guides the tasting towards a long and clean finish, punctuated by delicate citrus notes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by the historic Willi Schaefer family, dedicated to viticulture since 1590, this magnificent \u003cstrong\u003eRiesling Kabinett 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e originates from the prestigious Graacher Domprobst vineyard. The 50-year-old vines, rooted in the typical \u003cstrong\u003eDevonian slate\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Moselle, impart an extraordinary mineral vibrancy to the palate. Thanks to the use of natural yeasts and a slow maturation of eight months in \u003cstrong\u003eacacia barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, the wine expresses a rare elegance, in perfect balance between sweet notes of peach and a fresh acidity. 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On the nose, there are \u003cstrong\u003eclear mineral notes\u003c\/strong\u003e and complex fruity aromas. On the palate, the elegance of the terroir translates into a persistent taste, characterised by a \u003cstrong\u003elong finish\u003c\/strong\u003e recalling plum and blackcurrant, ideal for pairing with smoked fish, white meats and cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes grow in the \u003cstrong\u003eGraacher Domprobst vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in the heart of the Mosel. The \u003cstrong\u003every steep slopes\u003c\/strong\u003e of this area give the wine a unique and profound territorial identity. The Willi Schaefer winery, a historic wine producer since 1590, is dedicated exclusively to Riesling, also passionately tending the prized parcels of Himmelreich and Wehlener Sonnenuhr. The specific soil composition imparts a \u003cstrong\u003epronounced minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e, which blends with the fruity profile, ensuring the wine an extraordinary ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe winemaking process follows the philosophy of \u003cstrong\u003elate harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e, characteristic of the Spätlese style, with grapes picked at perfect ripeness. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using \u003cstrong\u003eindigenous yeasts\u003c\/strong\u003e, to preserve the purity and varietal nuances of the Riesling. Ageing takes place in \u003cstrong\u003elarge traditional wooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, which encourage slow maturation and a harmonious evolution of the bouquet. This artisanal method ensures a clean sensory profile, enhancing the natural freshness of the grape variety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Schaefer family has been producing wine since 1590, signing the excellent \u003cstrong\u003eGraacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e. Born from the steep vineyards of the Moselle, cultivated entirely with Riesling, this wine embodies the excellence of the German late harvest. The use of indigenous yeasts and ageing in \u003cstrong\u003etraditional 1,000-litre wooden barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e enhances its elegant balance between delicate sweetness and vibrant acidity. 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Made from Riesling grapes, it stands out for its style focused on freshness and great technical precision. In the glass, it displays a straw yellow colour with greenish highlights, while on the nose it reveals \u003cstrong\u003earomas of apricot\u003c\/strong\u003e and white flowers, accompanied by subtle notes of ginger and aromatic herbs. On the palate, it is enveloping and shows a perfect \u003cstrong\u003ebalance between sweetness and acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e, enriched by a refined chalky minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from the famous Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region, specifically from the prestigious \u003cstrong\u003eWehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Willi Schaefer winery carefully manages historic plots that also include the renowned sites of Graacher Domprobst and Graacher Himmelreich. 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