Weingut Daniel Vollenweider ‘Trarbacher Burgberg’ Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany

Description

Delicate citrus, orchard fruit, and cool slate minerality introduce Weingut Daniel Vollenweider Trarbacher Burgberg Riesling Kabinett 2022, a wine defined as much by place as by moment. Drawn from the steep Burgberg site overlooking Trarbach and crafted during a pivotal year for the estate, this Kabinett captures both the precision of the vineyard and the quiet continuity of the winery’s philosophy. It stands as a graceful expression of Daniel Vollenweider’s legacy, carried forward with care and restraint.

Product Details:

• Grape Variety: 100% Riesling
• ABV: 8.5%
• Vineyard: Trarbacher Burgberg
• Farming: Organic and sustainable viticulture
• Fermentation: Indigenous yeasts
• Aging Vessel: Stainless steel
• Owner: Daniel Vollenweider estate
• Winemaker: Daniel Vollenweider and Moritz Hoffmann

Sensory Description:

Aromatic and precise, the wine opens with notes of pear, ripe apple, citrus zest, and subtle herbal tones, underscored by a distinctly earthy slate character. On the palate, gentle sweetness is finely woven into bright acidity, giving a sense of lift and playfulness without excess. The texture is supple and lightly creamy, with flavors of orchard fruit, lemon curd, and crushed stone unfolding toward a clean, mineral-driven finish. Shaped by Burgberg’s steep, blue and grey slate soils and the warm, dry conditions of the 2022 growing season, this Kabinett emphasizes clarity, moderate ripeness, and balance, aligning with a vintage widely regarded in the Mosel as especially well suited to the Kabinett style.

Producer’s Background:

Weingut Daniel Vollenweider was founded by Swiss-born Daniel Vollenweider, who built the estate with a singular focus on expressive Riesling from steep Mosel vineyards. Known for meticulous work in the vines and a minimalist approach in the cellar, the winery earned a reputation for wines of transparency and finesse. Following Daniel Vollenweider’s passing in 2022, longtime collaborator Moritz Hoffmann continued the work, ensuring stylistic continuity while honoring the estate’s legacy during a meaningful transition year.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve well chilled, around 8 to 10 degrees Celsius, in a white wine glass that highlights aromatic lift. This Kabinett pairs beautifully with spicy Asian dishes, fresh seafood, pork with fruit-based accompaniments, or simply on its own as an aperitif, where its balance of sweetness and acidity shines.