Wines Mosel Sybille Kuntz - Organic Riesling - 2020

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The 2020 Sybille Kuntz Cuvée Organic Riesling from the Mosel is a superb example of what this iconic German region produces at its finest. Crafted exclusively from Riesling grapes, this cuvée showcases the varietal’s trademark character – vibrant acidity, expressive aromatics, and crystalline purity. Certified organic, it reflects careful vineyard management and a respect for the environment, factors that contribute to the wine’s clarity and liveliness. The Mosel is famed for its steep, slate-soiled vineyards, and this terroir imparts a distinctive mineral edge, while the cool 2020 vintage helped preserve freshness and delicate fruit notes. Vinification is meticulous, often including spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, allowing the purity of the fruit to shine through in the finished wine.

The Mosel region’s unique combination of slopes, aspect, and slate soils creates ideal conditions for Riesling, the region’s noblest grape. The slate not only stores and radiates heat but also channels rainwater efficiently, nurturing vines with just enough stress to promote both complexity and finesse. Mosel wines are historically renowned for their elegance, raciness, and remarkable longevity. The area boasts a long viticultural history, with winemaking dating back to Roman times, and is particularly esteemed for producing precise, aromatic wines of low alcohol and high acidity.

The crisp, dry style of this organic Riesling makes it fantastically versatile at the table. Its vibrant acidity and minerality will slice through rich, creamy dishes such as a classic Mosel river trout with a herby beurre blanc, or cut through the fat in roasted pork with sauerkraut. It’s also a wonderful match for fresh goat’s cheese, lightly spiced Asian salads, or sushi, where the clean lines complement delicate flavours. For a truly regional experience, pair with a hearty potato and leek soup or freshly baked rye bread topped with herbed quark.

Serve this wine well-chilled, at 8-10°C, to highlight its bright fruit and stony nuances. Allowing it a few moments in the glass will help the aromas unfurl, revealing layers of green apple, citrus zest, and blossomy florals. This Riesling will evolve beautifully for several years, rewarding those with patience as it gains further complexity.