{"product_id":"weiser-kunstler-riesling-gaispfad-trocken-bio-2018-white","title":"Weiser-Künstler Riesling Gaispfad trocken Bio 2018 white","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeiser-Künstler Riesling Gaispfad trocken Bio 2018 is a refined, dry Mosel Riesling that shows just how expressive this famous slate terroir can be in the hands of a meticulous, low‑intervention producer. Released a year later than usual, it gains extra depth and harmony from extended aging on the lees, resulting in a wine that is both precise and quietly powerful. Certified organic and sourced from the steep Gaispfad vineyard, it bridges classic Mosel elegance with a more contemporary, terroir‑driven dryness, confirming Weiser‑Künstler’s reputation beyond their celebrated off‑dry and fruity styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2018 Gaispfad trocken Bio presents a pale lemon to light straw colour with a faint greenish shimmer, suggesting freshness despite its additional bottle age. The nose opens with a distinct slatey minerality and a hint of reduction typical of Mosel Riesling grown on steep, rocky soils: a whisper of flint, wet stone and a gentle sulphurous nuance that quickly fans out into complex aromatics. Subtle leesy notes recall fresh bread dough and biscuit crumb, wrapped in delicate floral tones—white blossom, chamomile—and fine, cool orchard and white stone fruits like pear, white peach and apple, edged by lemon balm and crushed herbs.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is dry, linear and finely etched, with the fruit playing a supporting rather than a dominant role. A cool, herbal character—melissa, meadow herbs, a touch of fennel frond—intertwines with citrus zest, white peach skin and a salty, slate‑driven spine. The texture is both filigreed and structured, thanks to the prolonged lees contact: there is a gentle, creamy cushioning underneath the laser‑like acidity, giving length and quiet intensity without any heaviness. The finish is long, precise and mouth‑watering, carried by mineral tension and a subtle, savoury edge. While already beautifully composed as a late release, this 2018 has solid aging potential; expect it to evolve gracefully for at least 8–10 years from vintage, gaining more honeyed, smoky and nutty complexity while retaining its core of freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Gaispfad vineyard lies on classic steep Mosel slopes, carved into primarily slate soils that store heat by day and radiate it back to the vines at night, while also providing excellent drainage. This combination, alongside the cool climate of the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, produces Rieslings of remarkable finesse, tension and aromatic clarity. Weiser‑Künstler farms organically, working by hand on the steep terraces, with careful yield control and selective, often multiple hand-harvest passes to pick only perfectly ripe, healthy grapes. For this 2018 Gaispfad trocken Bio, the must was fermented with native yeasts and then matured in a mix of traditional large old Mosel Fuder casks and stainless‑steel tanks. The wine remained on its fine lees for an extended period—hence its late release—allowing gentle autolysis to build texture, subtle bread‑like and savoury notes, and additional stability, all without masking the vineyard’s crystalline slate character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis dry, mineral‑driven Riesling is an excellent partner for refined, subtly aromatic dishes where its precision and acidity can shine. Think shellfish and seafood—oysters, poached prawns, scallop crudo, ceviche, sushi and sashimi—as well as lightly grilled white fish with herbs, or steamed mussels with white wine and herbs. It also pairs beautifully with seasonal vegetables such as white asparagus, artichokes and fennel, or with fresh goat cheese, young Comté and other semi‑hard cheeses. Spiced but not overly hot Asian dishes (Vietnamese, Japanese, light Thai) work particularly well, especially those featuring citrus, ginger or lemongrass. Serve cool, around 8–10 °C, allowing the wine to warm slightly in the glass to reveal its full aromatic range. A brief decant of 20–30 minutes can help the initial slatey reduction unwind and bring out more floral and herbal nuance, especially in its youth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeingut Weiser‑Künstler is a small, highly regarded estate based in the Mosel, run by the duo of Konstantin Weiser and Alexandra Künstler. Since founding their winery in the mid‑2000s, they have focused on steep, low‑yielding slate vineyards and meticulous, largely hands‑off winemaking to express the purity and individuality of each site. While they first gained a cult following for their brilliant, finely balanced Kabinett and Spätlese Rieslings, their dry wines—such as this Gaispfad trocken—have increasingly drawn critical acclaim for their precision, depth and age‑worthiness. Organically farmed vines, hand work on perilously steep slopes, native yeast fermentations and sensitive use of traditional Fuder casks place Weiser‑Künstler among the leading small growers of the Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, and a benchmark for terroir‑driven Riesling of both fruity and dry styles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Weiser-Künstler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54252489572689,"sku":"VC-9879","price":31.41,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/bild_weiser_kuenstler_riesling_trabener_gaispfad_trocken_bio_-2018_1280x1280_9e204e27-70fa-4a0c-a63d-73c296f3fa32.jpg?v=1783444860","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/weiser-kunstler-riesling-gaispfad-trocken-bio-2018-white","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}