2022 Günther Steinmetz Riesling Piesporter Treppchen Auslese

The 2022 Günther Steinmetz Riesling Piesporter Treppchen Auslese is a luxurious expression of Mosel Riesling from one of the region’s most dramatic vineyards. Crafted from carefully selected late-harvest grapes, it captures the balance of intense sweetness, electric acidity, and slate-driven minerality that has made the Mosel world-famous. This is a contemplative, long-lived white that showcases both the precision of modern winemaking and the timeless character of a classic site.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Auslese shines a bright, luminous gold with youthful green and straw highlights, hinting at both richness and freshness. The nose is immediately expressive, layered with ripe stone fruits and orchard fruits—think sun-drenched apricot, yellow peach, and baked apple—woven together with notes of honeycomb, candied citrus peel, white flowers, and a distinct smoky-slate minerality that echoes the steep slopes of Piesporter Treppchen. On the palate, the wine is succulent and concentrated yet remarkably poised. Lush flavors of ripe peach, mirabelle plum, lime curd, and pineapple mingle with acacia honey, ginger spice, and a salty, stony edge. The natural Mosel acidity cuts through the residual sweetness, keeping the wine vibrant rather than heavy and drawing out a long, mouthwatering finish with lingering citrus, spice, and wet stone. This 2022 Auslese has excellent aging potential: over the next 10–25 years, expect the fruit to turn more confit and dried, while complex notes of beeswax, petrol, and caramelized citrus slowly emerge.

Production
The grapes for this wine come from the famed Piesporter Treppchen vineyard, a steep, terraced hillside on the Mosel river with classic blue and grey slate soils that store heat and impart a signature smoky minerality. Old, deeply rooted vines yield low quantities of highly concentrated fruit, especially in the Auslese category, where only the ripest, often partially botrytised clusters are carefully selected by hand. Harvest is done manually on the precipitous slopes, often in multiple passes to capture optimum ripeness. In the cellar, Günther Steinmetz favors a gentle, traditional approach: slow, cool fermentation (often with native yeasts) in stainless steel or neutral large oak, followed by extended lees contact to build texture while preserving precise aromatics and purity of fruit. The result is a finely etched sweet Riesling that speaks clearly of its terroir.

Food & Serving
This Auslese is superb with richly flavored, sweet or savory dishes where a touch of sweetness and bright acidity can shine. Pair it with blue cheeses such as Roquefort or Stilton, foie gras, patés, or roasted poultry with fruit-based sauces. On the sweeter side, it is excellent with fruit tarts, baked apples, crème brûlée, or desserts based on citrus, apricot, or tropical fruits—provided they are not sweeter than the wine. Serve well-chilled but not icy, ideally around 8–10°C (46–50°F), to highlight both its freshness and aromatic depth. Young bottles benefit from a brief 15–30 minute decant to open up their bouquet, while older vintages can be enjoyed directly after careful pouring to avoid sediment.

Producer
Weingut Günther Steinmetz is a highly regarded, quality-driven estate based in Brauneberg in the Mosel, known for its meticulous work on steep slate vineyards and its focus on terroir-driven Rieslings. Founded as a family operation, the estate has steadily risen in prominence under the guidance of the current generation, who emphasize low yields, old vines, and sustainable vineyard practices. By working some of the Mosel’s top sites—such as Piesporter Treppchen and Brauneberger Juffer—the winery has gained a reputation among enthusiasts for wines that are both traditional in spirit and vibrantly expressive in style. Consistently strong reviews from critics and sommeliers have cemented Günther Steinmetz as one of the standout names in the Mosel for characterful, ageworthy Riesling.

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