2021 Ansgar Clüsserath Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Trocken

This wine, the Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Trocken, encapsulates the many elements that make this vineyard so special. The site features a rocky slate subsoil and relatively protected southwestern exposition, which taken together promote the capture and slow release of heat from the day. Its single-stake vines are also nearly 100 years old and have dug deep into the craggy cliffs to produce small, aromatic berries. Between that extended warmth to promote better processing of the acids and the extensive manual labor that goes into each vine, the resulting wine expresses a delicate acidity mingled with a spicy and powerful minerality. A slow natural fermentation extends into the summer with native vineyard and cellar yeasts that deliver additional structure and depth to the wine. Over time, the spicy, almost salty minerality evolves from a youthful, subtle fruitiness into a fruity richness. This mingles wonderfully with its lively acidity and enormous aromatic depth, enhanced with accents of walnut and flint as well as notes of pear and blueberry. – Ansgar Clüsserath