2022 Markus Molitor Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Auslese* Sweet

甜而不膩，礦質與鮮酸把甜味拉得很優雅。

為什麼選它？
1) 山坡風土 -> Schlossberg 坡地的板岩礦物感，讓甜味不會懶散，喝來清爽有層次。
2) 精選採收 -> 晚摘但嚴選果串，糖度集中、果味純淨，不會厚重黏膩。
3) 餐桌萬用 -> 既能陪甜品，也能用來中和肥美鵝肝或香辣東南亞菜式。

侍酒師私房筆記：這支酒像把果醬裝進礦石裡——蜜桃、杏乾和橘皮果醬的甜感很明確，但接着是一道清脆的檸檬酸和一抹鹼性板岩味，口腔既有豐富甜度，又有清爽的推動感。酒體質地偏圓潤，入口有膠感但不黏牙，尾段保留清爽餘韻，適合慢慢聊或作餐後小結。

田間與釀造小故事：馬庫斯梅麗特（Weingut Markus Molitor）在Mosel的陡峭坡地上耕作，Schlossberg 的石板土壤讓葡萄吸收強烈日夜溫差。酒廠把晚收的果實分批處理，溫和壓榨與低溫發酵來保留花蜜與果香，最後靠天然酸度平衡出來甜美。

場景化配餐指南：香港慶祝晚餐最後一杯、或週末下午與朋友分享芝士拼盤＋果餡甜點；你也可以把它當作吃辣泰菜後的清爽收官。醒酒建議 30 分鐘，微冰飲用更討喜。

降維打擊對比：相對於那些只靠高糖掩蓋的甜酒，這瓶強調風土和酸度——甜卻有脊骨，價格在同級別裡非常有性價比。

Soul Hook: An Auslese that wraps ripe stone fruit and honeyed marmalade in razor-sharp Mosel acidity.

Why choose it?
1) Distinct Terroir -> Zeltinger Schlossberg's steep slate slopes give a mineral backbone that keeps sweetness lively.
2) Precision Picking -> Hand‑selected late harvest fruit concentrates flavour without clumsy heaviness.
3) Versatile Indulgence -> Rich enough for desserts, bright enough to cut through foie gras or spicy Asian sweets.

Winemaker & Vineyard Notes: From Weingut Markus Molitor — a name synonymous with precision Mosel Riesling. Grapes are sourced from the steep, slate‑rich parcels of Zeltinger Schlossberg where slow ripening and cool nights produce concentrated sugars and vivid acidity. Batch selection and gentle handling preserve bright aromatics while allowing residual sugar to carry ripe apricot, citrus marmalade and a touch of honeyed spice.

Tasting / Sommelier Notes: On the nose expect ripe apricot, orange peel and jasmine notes, with a mineral slate thread. The palate is plush with luscious stone-fruit and marmalade, yet tautened by citrusy acidity that keeps the finish focused and exhilarating rather than cloying. Texturally it feels syrupy but finely balanced by energy and saline minerality.

Occasion & Pairing: Serve lightly chilled after 12–15 minutes out of the fridge (or decant 30 minutes) alongside foie gras or a fruit tart; alternatively match with fragrant, sweet-spicy Asian dishes for contrast. Ideal for celebratory toasts, refined dessert courses or as a contemplative sipper.

Competitive Edge: Compared with big-name sweet bottlings, this Auslese delivers top-tier slate character and laser acidity at a fraction of the price — an archetypal Mosel sweet wine that behaves with finesse rather than blunt sweetness.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 8.5%
• Decant Time: 30 minutes
• Taste: honeyed, apricot, citrus marmalade, orange blossom, slate/mineral note, racy acidity, residual sugar, sweet spice
• Food Matching: Foie gras / chicken liver pâté, Fruit-based desserts (apricot tart, fruit strudel), Spicy-sweet Asian dishes (Thai sweet-and-sour prawns), Blue cheese or aged goat cheese, Cured ham or charcuterie
• Grape Variety: Riesling : 100%,

Winery

Weingut Markus Molitor 是 Mosel 著名酒莊，長年在陡峭的板岩坡地上耕作，從乾型到極甜級別都有代表作。酒庄注重分地塊管理，手工採收與嚴格分選，釀酒程序以保留風土精髓與天然酸度為主。

Weingut Markus Molitor is a highly respected Mosel estate known for meticulous vineyard work on steep slate slopes and for crafting a full range of Rieslings from dry to TBA. Under Markus Molitor's stewardship the estate focuses on site expression, careful selection at harvest, and restrained winemaking to preserve purity, minerality and natural acidity.