2023 Markus Molitor Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese Dry

花香與礦質的甜酸平衡，吃甜品也能不覺膩。

【為什麼選它？】
1) 來自 Urziger Wurzgarten 單一園 -> 煙燻板岩礦質讓甜味清爽有骨架。
2) 晚採精選、人工採摘 -> 果實集中但不濃膩，配餐更靈活。
3) 酒莊精細發酵控糖 -> 味道鮮明，餘韻耐喝。

【侍酒師私房筆記】一開瓶就來了淡雅蘭花、木槿花香，接著是野草莓、黃柑皮與一點香料。甜度柔得剛好，被切利的酸度和板岩礦感拖得很有層次，最後留下一段清脆又悠長的尾韻。建議冰鎮後小醒20分鐘上桌，馬上讓人想再倒一杯。

【田地與釀造】Weingut Markus Molitor 在 Mosel 的陡坡老藤園，土壤以黑色板岩為主，日夜溫差讓果香更集中。人工挑選晚熟果，冷發酵保留花果與礦感，盡量少干預，只為把園子的個性呈現出來。

【場景化配餐指南】週末下午茶配水果塔、與朋友吃粵式晚飯先來一杯、或搭一份鵝肝做開胃菜都很合適。

【降維打擊對比】同等單園等級的 Mosel 酒通常價格高昂，這款在品質與表現上具備高性價比，是想要『真實產區味道』但不想砸大錢的最佳選擇。

Soul Hook: A floral-spiced Mosel Spätlese that balances heady sweetness with razor acidity — lift your dessert course without weighing it down.

Why choose it? (Feature -> Benefit)
1) Single-vineyard Urziger Wurzgarten sourcing -> vivid slate-mineral thread that keeps the sweetness lively.
2) Late-harvest selection and careful picking -> concentrated fruit notes without jamminess, easy to drink with food.
3) Estate craftsmanship with measured fermentation -> clear aromatics and a long, precise finish you can rely on.

Sommelier's Note: Expect an immediate floral perfume—orchid and hibiscus—unfolding into wild strawberry, citrus peel and a whisper of spice. The sweetness is present but restrained by brisk acidity and stony minerality, resulting in a bright, long finish.

Occasion (Pairing Guide): Perfect for an elegant end to a Cantonese banquet, pairing with fruit tarts, foie gras canapé, or to cut through a spicy Szechuan stir‑fry. Chill well and open 15–30 minutes before serving.

Winemaking & Vineyard Notes: Hand-harvested from steep, slate-rich terraces in Urzig; gentle pressing and cool fermentation preserved aromatic lift while retaining residual sweetness typical of Spätlese. Minimal intervention in cellar, focused on purity and site expression.

Competitive Edge: Offers single-vineyard Mosel precision and age-worthy balance at a fraction of the price of top-tier cuvées — a smart pick for anyone who wants terroir-driven sweetness without overreach.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 8.5%
• Decant Time: 20 minutes
• Taste: floral (orchid, hibiscus), wild strawberry, stone fruit, delicate sweetness, vibrant citrus acidity, minerality / slate, spice, crisp, long finish
• Food Matching: Fruit-based desserts (stone fruit tarts, poached pears), Foie gras and pâté, Spicy Asian dishes (Thai, Szechuan, Malay), Soft cheeses (Brie, triple-cream), Sushi & sashimi (fatty cuts)
• Grape Variety: Riesling ,

Winery

Weingut Markus Molitor 是 Mosel 頂尖酒莊之一，擅長在陡峭板岩坡上細緻管理葡園。酒莊重視人工採摘、分級選果和低干預釀造，目標是把單一園的風土原味呈現出來。

Weingut Markus Molitor is a much‑admired Mosel estate known for meticulous vineyard work on steep slate terraces and a wide range of Prädikat styles. The team emphasizes hand-harvest, site expression and restrained cellar intervention to showcase the personality of each single vineyard.