Staatl. Weinbaudomänen Mainz - Niersteiner Glöck Riesling Beerenauslese 1949 - 0,7 l

A remarkable piece of German wine history, the 1949 Niersteiner Glöck Riesling Beerenauslese is a rare sweet wine from one of Rheinhessen’s celebrated sites. Produced by the Staatl. Weinbaudomänen Mainz from carefully selected, hand-harvested grapes, this 0.7-litre bottle offers collectors and wine enthusiasts the chance to experience an exceptionally mature vintage from the post-war era.

Tasting Notes
With its advanced age, the wine is expected to display a deep golden to amber hue. The nose is richly perfumed, combining mature fruit aromas with delicate honeyed notes and the complex nuances that develop through extended bottle ageing. On the palate, it is full-bodied and concentrated, with layers of ripe fruit, pronounced sweetness and a refreshing thread of acidity that keeps the wine balanced. The finish is notably long and lingering. As a 1949 vintage, it is fully mature and should be approached as a historic drinking experience; its condition and storage history will be important factors in its current expression.

Production
The grapes were harvested by hand from the finest parcels of the Niersteiner Glöck vineyard. As a Beerenauslese, the wine is made from individually selected, highly ripe grapes, resulting in exceptional concentration and natural sweetness. The combination of the site, meticulous selection and decades of maturation has created a wine of considerable intensity and character.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled, around 10–12°C, allowing the wine’s mature aromas and sweetness to unfold in the glass. It is a natural partner for fruit-based desserts, crème brûlée, delicate pastries and blue cheese, while also making an impressive choice for a celebratory toast or special occasion. Decanting is not generally necessary for an old sweet wine, but careful standing and gentle pouring may help separate any sediment; open shortly before serving to assess its condition.

Producer
The Staatl. Weinbaudomänen Mainz represents the tradition of state-run wine estates in Germany and is associated with the cultivation and presentation of wines from important regional vineyards. This bottling showcases the historic Niersteiner Glöck site and preserves a snapshot of Rheinhessen winemaking from 1949. Its age, origin and Beerenauslese classification make it especially appealing to collectors of mature German Riesling and historic wines.

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