Staatsweingüter Eltville (Kloster Eberbach) - Bensheimer Kalkgasse Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 1976 - 0,7 l

A remarkable German sweet wine from the celebrated 1976 vintage, this Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese comes from Bensheimer Kalkgasse in the Hessische Bergstraße. Produced by Staatsweingüter Eltville, associated with the historic Kloster Eberbach estate, it is a rare mature bottling presented in a wooden gift box—an elegant choice for collectors and special occasions.

Tasting Notes
The wine shows a deep golden colour, reflecting its age and extended maturation. Its richly developed bouquet reveals honey, ripe apricot and peach, with the kind of layered, mellow character expected from a mature Trockenbeerenauslese. On the palate, it is full-bodied and complex, balancing concentrated sweetness with refreshing Riesling acidity. The finish is long and lingering, with echoes of honeyed stone fruit. Now fully mature, this is a bottle to enjoy for its evolved character; under excellent cellar conditions, it may continue to develop, although careful storage and the condition of the individual bottle are important.

Production
The grapes were sourced from Bensheimer Kalkgasse, one of the notable vineyard sites of the Hessische Bergstraße. As a Trockenbeerenauslese, the wine was made from individually selected, highly concentrated berries harvested by hand. It was matured in oak casks, contributing to its golden colour and rounded, developed aromas. The 0.7-litre bottle is sealed with cork and supplied in an elegant wooden box.

Food & Serving
Serve well chilled at approximately 8–10°C, allowing the wine to warm slightly in the glass as its aromas unfold. It is a natural partner for fruit-based desserts, apricot or peach pastries, crème brûlée and mild blue cheese, and can also be enjoyed on its own as a contemplative finale to a meal. Decanting is not essential, but a gentle transfer into a clean decanter may help separate any sediment; for this mature wine, avoid prolonged aeration.

Producer
Staatsweingüter Eltville is closely associated with Kloster Eberbach, one of Germany’s most historically significant wine estates. Founded by Cistercian monks in 1136, Kloster Eberbach played a formative role in the development of quality viticulture in the Rheingau and surrounding regions. This historic connection, together with the wine’s distinguished site, rare 1976 vintage and limited availability, makes the bottle especially appealing to lovers of mature German Riesling.

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