Staatl. Weinbaudomänen Mainz - Niersteiner Kranzberg Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 1950 - 0,7 l

A remarkable piece of German wine history, this 1950 Niersteiner Kranzberg Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese was produced by the Staatl. Weinbaudomänen Mainz. As a rare example of a botrytised sweet wine from the post-war era, it offers collectors and connoisseurs the chance to experience the richness, concentration and longevity associated with Rheinhessen’s finest dessert wines.

Tasting Notes
The wine is expected to display a deep golden hue, characteristic of its age and long development in bottle. Its concentrated bouquet reveals aromas of ripe and dried fruit, honey and mature sweet-wine complexity, with the long maturation likely adding further layers of nuance. On the palate, it is rich, opulent and remarkably concentrated, balancing pronounced sweetness with a refreshing line of acidity. Flavours of ripe fruit and honey lead to a persistent finish. As a 1950 vintage, this is a mature collector’s wine best appreciated for its rarity, evolution and historical character; bottle condition and storage history will be important considerations when assessing its remaining potential.

Production
The wine comes from the steep slopes of Niersteiner Kranzberg in Rheinhessen, a site associated with ripe, expressive Riesling. The grapes were hand-selected for Trockenbeerenauslese production, with noble rot caused by Botrytis cinerea concentrating their natural sugars, flavours and acidity through the dehydration of the berries. This meticulous selection resulted in an intensely sweet and aromatic wine of exceptional concentration.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled at approximately 8–10°C. Its sweetness and acidity make it a natural match for fruit-based desserts, crème brûlée and other delicate pastries, while its concentration also allows it to stand up to blue cheese and other intensely flavoured cheeses. It can equally be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif or contemplative after-dinner wine. Decanting is not essential, but careful standing and gentle pouring may help separate any sediment that has developed over more than seven decades.

Producer
The Staatl. Weinbaudomänen Mainz represents the tradition of Germany’s state-run wine estates and their role in preserving the country’s viticultural heritage. This bottle reflects the historic importance of Rheinhessen and Nierstein as sources of age-worthy Riesling, while its 1950 vintage makes it an especially distinctive and scarce addition to a serious wine collection.

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