Joh. Jos. Prüm - Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 1976 - 0,7 l

Joh. Jos. Prüm’s Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 1976 is a rare, mature Mosel Riesling from one of Germany’s most celebrated vineyard sites. The Goldkapsel designation indicates a particularly selective Auslese bottling, prized for its concentration, complexity and remarkable balance between sweetness and acidity. Now several decades old, it offers a compelling taste of Germany’s historic sweet-wine tradition.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, this mature Riesling shows a deep golden hue, reflecting its long development in bottle. The bouquet is rich and expressive, combining ripe stone fruit and honey with delicate spice and evolved notes associated with mature Riesling. On the palate, concentrated sweetness is lifted by refreshing acidity, while a subtle mineral character adds depth and definition. The finish is long, elegant and persistent. As a wine from the 1976 vintage, it is already mature and should be enjoyed for its complexity; further cellaring will depend greatly on storage conditions and bottle provenance.

Production
Made from Riesling grown in the steep, sun-exposed Zeltinger Sonnenuhr vineyard on the Mosel, a site known for slate soils, river influence and excellent exposure. Auslese wines are produced from individually selected, naturally ripe grapes harvested at a high level of maturity. The Goldkapsel selection represents an especially prized bottling within this category. Specific details regarding the 1976 harvest and vinification are not available, but the wine reflects the traditional Mosel approach of preserving aromatic purity, natural sweetness and vibrant acidity.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at approximately 10–12°C, allowing the wine to open gradually in the glass. It is well suited to rich pâtés, blue and mature cheeses, foie gras, fruit-based desserts and gently spiced dishes, while its balance also makes it enjoyable on its own as an aperitif. Decanting is not always necessary for an old Riesling and may risk diminishing its delicate aromas; instead, stand the bottle upright before serving and pour carefully, or use a gentle decant if sediment is present.

Producer
Joh. Jos. Prüm is one of the most respected names in the Mosel, renowned for elegant, long-lived Rieslings from prestigious vineyard sites. The estate is particularly associated with the vineyards around Bernkastel and Zeltingen, where slate soils and steep slopes provide ideal conditions for finely balanced sweet wines. Its bottlings have long been valued for their purity, longevity and distinctive mineral expression, making this 1976 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese Goldkapsel a noteworthy example of the estate’s historic style.

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