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Spätlese
The alte Badstube am Doctorberg is the prime vineyard of Dr. Heidemanns-Bergweiler. It is only 4 acres in size and it is held to 100% in the hands of the Pauly-Family. As the name indicates, this vineyard is a neighbor to the famous "Bernkasteler Doctor" and the winegrowing conditions are quite similar.
The stony blue-grey clay slate is a residual soil having a very good heat-storing potential, which makes it possible to produce quality grapes for high-end wines. The high proportion of blue slate gives the wine a high content of minerals and finesse. Because of the age of the vines (in part more than 70 years old) the yield in this vineyard is very low - only 55 to 60 hl/ha
Wine Description:
Yellow and ripe fruits aromas clearly characterize this late harvest Riesling as ripe pineapple, peach and apricot bouquets mark this fruity full-bodied wine. The full-flavored taste of this "Spaetlese" permits the epicure to envision the sweet and juicy Riesling berries of which this wine was made. This Riesling wine fits extraordinarily well to all kinds of menus, for dishes that are either fine or hearty.
Food affinities: Lobster and other shellfish cuisine
