Weingut Unterlind 'Trittenheimer Altärchen Weierbach' Riesling Auslese, Mosel, Germany

Bathed in late-season light and shaped by centuries of provenance, the 2023 Trittenheimer Altärchen Weierbach Riesling Auslese from Weingut Unterlind is a revelation in golden hues. Drawn from the fabled Weierbach parcel, once marked as superior in 19th-century Prussian vineyard surveys, this wine channels the soul of blue slate and Saar breezes. South-southwest-facing slopes, some from 50-year-old vines, deliver a Riesling of rare clarity, where age-old roots and precision farming converge in a spellbinding Auslese that hums with Mosel magic.

Product Details

• Wine: Trittenheimer Altärchen Weierbach Riesling Auslese
• Alcohol: 7.5% ABV
• Grape Variety: 100% Riesling
• Style: Sweet
• Vineyard Site: Weierbach parcel, Altärchen vineyard
• Vineyard Details: 0.35 hectares; south-southwest facing; weathered blue slate soils
• Vine Age: One plot is 50 years old; one was replanted 5 years ago
• Harvest Level: Auslese (select harvest)
• Fermentation: Traditional; natural grape sweetness preserved

Sensory Description

This Auslese opens with a vivid aromatic bouquet of golden peach, tropical fruits, citrus zest, and dried apricot layered with hints of honey and wildflowers. The palate is rich and textured, yet remains lifted by a vibrant acidity that carries the sweetness with poise. Flavors of candied citrus peel, ripe mango, and herbal spice unfurl across a silken mouthfeel, finishing with refined minerality and elegant persistence. The wine’s structure is at once opulent and focused, showcasing the steep Weierbach slopes and their blue slate heritage.

Winemaker's Background

Founded in 2019, Weingut Unterlind is the creation of Heiner Bollig and Veronika Bollig-Lintner, a dynamic duo reshaping Mosel tradition with clarity and intent. Heiner brings with him deep experience from Egon Müller, where he served as vineyard manager before launching his estate. Veronika, a trained sommelier with roots in Tyrol, Austria, complements the viticultural side with keen presentation and sales acumen. Together, they cultivate 1.8 hectares across Mosel’s elite vineyards, championing a minimalist approach that allows site expression to shine.

Serving Suggestions

Serve well chilled at 45–50°F. Ideal with rich dishes such as foie gras, duck glazed with fruit reduction, or spicy Asian fare like Thai green curry. It also excels as a partner to pungent blue cheeses or orchard fruit desserts, try with pear tarte tatin or apricot clafoutis. While seductive in its youth, this Auslese is built for aging and will evolve beautifully over 15–20 years.

The 2023 Trittenheimer Altärchen Weierbach Riesling Auslese is more than a sweet wine, it is a meditative expression of Mosel terroir at its most refined. With its layered complexity, impeccable balance, and pedigree drawn from both history and innovation, this bottling stands as a testament to Weingut Unterlind’s vision and precision. Whether savored now or cellared for decades, it promises a journey as enduring and evocative as the slate slopes from which it was born.