Weingut Unterlind Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Spatlese 2023

Weingut Unterlind Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Spatlese 2023

Weingut Unterlind
$65.00

Grape: Riesling
Vintage: 2023
Type: White

Sourced from late-harvested old vines on the razor-steep, blue slate slopes of the Trittenheimer Apotheke in the Middle Mosel, this Spätlese captures the site's intense mineral concentration and extended hang-time. The fruit is hand-picked at peak ripeness and fermented spontaneously with wild yeasts in neutral vessels, allowing the natural sugar-acid balance to settle without artificial intervention. Fermentation stops naturally, leaving a pristine core of natural fruit sweetness grounded by the vineyard's cool-climate slate character. Bottled with minimal handling, this is a dense, high-acid Mosel white built for long cellar evolution.

A radiant straw-gold hue opens to concentrated aromas of ripe white peach, glazed pineapple, candied lemon peel, and crushed blue slate. The palate is rich, layered, and tactile, unfolding deep flavors of yellow plum, honeyed lime, wet stone, and wild chamomile. A sharp, driving line of natural acidity cuts directly through the wine's lush mid-palate density, creating an electric, weightless balance between sweetness and tension. It finishes long, dry-feeling, and distinctly saline, leaving a lingering trail of citrus zest, smoky slate, and stone fruit.

Philipp Brundlmayer is part of the new generation in Austria, connected to one of the country's most respected wine families while building a voice of his own. Working in the Kamptal and surrounding areas, he focuses on cool-climate Austrian varieties such as Gruner Veltliner and Riesling, with an eye toward precise farming, clean fruit and restrained cellar choices. The wines carry the clarity expected from the region: peppery citrus, stone fruit, mineral tension and a gentle herbal edge. Rather than pushing for grandeur, the style emphasizes drinkability, detail and the everyday beauty of Austrian white wine when handled carefully.