Riesling Spätlese is a white produced by Kloster Eberbach in Rheingau, Rheingau, Germany. Classified as Spätlese. Made from Riesling. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Rheingau
Classification: Spätlese
Region: Rheingau
Country: Germany
Grapes: Riesling
Tasting profile
Structure: light-bodied, high acidity, sweet
A classic fruity-sweet Rheingau Riesling Spätlese from Kloster Eberbach, the former Cistercian abbey founded in the 12th century whose wine estate is now owned by the state of Hesse. Late-picked grapes are fermented only partway, leaving plenty of natural sweetness at a low 7.5% alcohol, balanced by vivid Riesling acidity. It shows white peach, pear, apple blossom and lime with a honeyed core. Lovely on its own, and a natural partner for spicy food, smoked fish and fruit desserts; with age the sweetness recedes and the wine gains honey and petrol notes.
Serving: Serve at 8–10 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Rheingau, Germany
Rheingau — a compact, historic wine region in Germany where the Rhine briefly turns to flow east-to-west, giving a long stretch of south-facing slopes.
Riesling
Riesling is a white grape from Germany's Rhine region, widely regarded as one of the noblest white varieties for its purity, transparency and ability to express place with startling precision.
More wines
From Kloster Eberbach
- Crescentia — Kloster Eberbach, Rheingau
- Riesling — Kloster Eberbach, Rheingau
- Steinberger Riesling — Kloster Eberbach, Steinberger
More white wines from Rheingau
- 1211 Riesling — Schloss Vollrads, Rheingau
- Berg Rottland — Bischöfliches Weingut Rüdesheim, Rheingau
- Berg Rottland Riesling Spätlese Vintage Collection — Weingüter Wegeler, Rheingau
- Charm Riesling — Georg Breuer, Rheingau
Frequently asked questions
Where is Riesling Spätlese from?
Riesling Spätlese is produced by Kloster Eberbach in Rheingau, Rheingau, Germany.
What grapes are in Riesling Spätlese?
Riesling Spätlese is made from Riesling.