Weingut Markus Molitor, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese ** Fruchtsüss

Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese ** Fruchtsüss is a beautifully expressive Riesling from one of the Mosel’s most celebrated sites, crafted by Markus Molitor with his hallmark precision and depth. The double-star designation points to exceptional concentration and sweetness, while the steep slate slopes of Wehlener Sonnenuhr lend the wine its unmistakable minerality, elegance, and longevity.

Tasting Notes
Expect a bright, luminous wine with a pale golden color that can deepen with age. The bouquet is layered and refined, showing ripe stone fruit, honeyed citrus, floral notes, and the classic smoky-slate character of Mosel Riesling. On the palate, it is lush and delicate at once, with vibrant acidity balancing the fruchtsüss sweetness. Flavors of peach, apricot, lime, and candied citrus unfold over a mineral backbone, leading to a long, graceful finish. This style has excellent aging potential and can evolve beautifully for decades, gaining complexity and nuance over time.

Production
Sourced from the legendary Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard, one of the Mosel’s most prized steep-slope sites, where blue slate soils and a cool climate create ideal conditions for high-precision Riesling. The grapes are typically harvested by hand due to the extreme vineyard incline, allowing for careful selection of only the ripest fruit. Vinification is carried out with a focus on preserving purity and site expression, usually through gentle pressing and cool fermentation to retain aromatics and finesse. Markus Molitor is known for his meticulous cellar work and his ability to craft wines that balance richness, minerality, and impeccable tension.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs beautifully with spicy Asian dishes, foie gras, blue cheese, fruit-based desserts, or simply as an elegant aperitif. Serve well chilled, ideally around 8–10°C, and consider brief decanting if the wine is particularly young to help reveal its aromatic depth.

Producer
Weingut Markus Molitor is one of the Mosel’s most respected estates, renowned for revitalizing the region’s classic vineyard sites and showcasing the full spectrum of Riesling styles. Under Markus Molitor’s leadership, the winery has built a reputation for precision, terroir transparency, and outstanding quality, earning widespread acclaim from critics and collectors alike.

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