Reiler Mullay-Hofberg Riesling Sekt Dosage Zéro Melsheimer 2022
Why it's worth a try
This is Riesling at its purest and most precise. Made from the best Mullay-Hofberg fruit, each bottle follows the traditional method, riddled by hand, and aged on lees for a minimum of 18 months to achieve razor-sharp freshness. No sugar is added (Dosage Zéro), so every citrus zing, green apple crunch, and stony slate note shines. Natural must clarification, spontaneous fermentation, and patient ageing in wooden barrels give this Sekt depth and finesse. Nearly 10% of the estate’s harvest is devoted to this labor of love, and it shows in every delicate, lively bubble.
Melsheimer
Riesling That Defies Gravity and Steals Hearts
The Melsheimer family has been clinging to the steep slate slopes of the Mosel for five generations, and not just figuratively. Based in Reil, they’ve turned farming on near-vertical vineyards into an art form. Thorsten Melsheimer took the reins in the ‘90s and led the charge toward organic and later biodynamic farming, long before it was cool. Goats mow the grass, butterflies roam free, and the vineyard feels more like a wild garden than a factory. It’s hands-on, slow-growing, and full of heart, just the way they like it!
Riesling is their everything. On terrain so steep and so rich in slate, each tiny terrace yields its own flavor story. Their signature Mullay‑Hofberg captures the region's essence in a racy, elegant dry Riesling, while their single-vineyard bottlings (and experimental sparkling wines) showcase microclimate magic and terroir drama: bright, mineral, expressive, electric even.
WINE REGION
Mosel: Germany's Iconic Riesling Paradise
The Mosel is a renowned wine region in western Germany, celebrated for its steep vineyards along the Mosel River and its focus on Riesling.
Riesling is the dominant grape, producing wines that range from dry to sweet, with vibrant acidity and expressive fruit flavors.
The vineyards are planted on steep, slate-rich slopes, benefiting from a cool climate that preserves acidity and enhances the aromatic profile of the wines.
