Selbach-Oster Bernkastler Graben Riesling GG 2022 750ml

Here’s a shining star amongst the 2022 dry Mosel rieslings! Super-elegant and seriously concentrated this GG has a subtle, smoky complexity and a stack of fine stone fruit packed into a very sleek silhouette. Extremely long and focused finish with stacks of slatey minerality. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.

• Country: Germany
• Region: Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
• Appellation: Mittel Mosel
• Sub Appellation: Bernkastel
• Size: 750ml
• Color: White
• Alcohol by Vol: 13.0%

Varietal

Riesling

Riesling grapes have been grown in and around central Europe for centuries, and over time, they became the lasting symbol of south Germany’s ancient and proud wine culture. Whilst the reputation of German wines abroad has in the past been mixed, the Germans themselves take an enormous amount of pride in their wineries, and Riesling grapes have now spread around the globe, growing anywhere with the correct climate in which they can thrive. Riesling grape varietals generally require much cooler climatic conditions than many other white grapes, and they are generally considered to be a very ‘terroir expressive’ varietal, meaning that the features and characteristics of the terroir they are grown on comes across in the flavors and aromas in the bottle. It is this important feature which has allowed Riesling wines to be elevated into the category of ‘fine’ white wines, as the features of the top quality bottles are generally considered to be highly unique and offer much to interest wine enthusiasts.