92/100 - MoselFineWines: "The 2020er Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese ** Caldo Infernale was made from fruit harvested at 108° Oechsle on over 100-year-old un-grafted vines in the Gewann “im Kalk”, the original part of the vineyard, and fermented down to sweet levels of residual sugar (88 g/l). It captures one’s attention with quite ripe yet clean fruits including poached pear, pineapple, guava, apricot, melon, and a hint of passion fruit, as well as aniseed herbs and almond cream. The wine feels delicately smooth and rather fully sweet on the palate. Plenty of ripe and honeyed yellow and even exotic fruits then give way to an aromatic and sweet but also nicely mouth-wateringly light feel in the smooth finish. It will certainly take at least a decade to fully integrate all of its richness, but the patience will be worth the wait as there is quite some complexity at play here."
Hochgenuss aus den ewigen Weinbergen und der heißesten Parzelle der Zeltinger Sonnenuhr. Die infernale Sommerhitze ist sprichwörtlich.
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Hochgenuss aus den ewigen Weinbergen und der heißesten Parzelle der Zeltinger Sonnenuhr. Die infernale Sommerhitze ist sprichwörtlich.
Botschafterwein des Auswärtigen Amts 2020
91+/100 – Mosel Fine Wines „The 2018er Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese ** Caldo Infernale was harvested at a full 134° Oechsle and was fermented down to noble-sweet levels of residual sugar. It proves still rather reduced and only gradually reveals a direct and quite aromatic nose made of apricot, some honey, a hint of pear, a dash of herbs and, above all smoky elements. The wine has the full unctuously creamy presence of an Auslese on the palate and leaves a beautiful feel of white and yellow peach in the honeyed and slightly round finish. There is some upside here, in particular if the wine gains in depth at maturity. 2028-2048“
90/100 – Eichelmann "Die Auslese wirkt deutlich reifer, besitzt eine leicht cremige Note und ist im Mund trotz der hohen Süße elegant."
"Josefsberg"
In dieser steilen Lage der Zeltinger Sonnenuhr werden unsere Weinbergsarbeiter von einer Figur des heiligen Josefs behütet.
90/100 – Wine Enthusiast "Succulent lemon, yellow pear and grapefruit extend from nose to finish in this forward yet elegantly mineral Spätlese. It's medium-sweet in style and ringed by a touch of caramelized sugar but finishes refreshingly dry. Enjoy now–2022"
16,5/20 Jancis Robinson: "A gentle fragrance of citrus fruit leads to a lively performance on the palate, where zesty grapefruit and animated acidity stimulate the taste buds and are complimented by a fine sweetness. Charming Spätlese – easy drinking. (MS)" by Michael Schmidt/jancisrobinson.com for subscribers to Purple Pages
Hochgenuss aus den ewigen Weinbergen und der heißesten Parzelle der Zeltinger Sonnenuhr. Die infernale Sommerhitze ist sprichwörtlich.
91+/100 – Mosel Fine Wines „The 2017er Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese ** Alte Reben Caldo Infernale offers a beautiful nose of yellow peach, apricot and herbs. The wine is nicely focused and spicy on the palate and leaves a long impression in the juicy finish. This remarkably well-balanced effort could ultimately warrant a higher score if the wine gains in depth as it matures. The raw materials are truly impressive. 2027-2042“
17/20 Jancis Robinson: "The ‘Caldo Infernale’ is the crowning glory of Gessingers’ noble sweet wines. Although it’s from the hottest spot of their Sonnenuhr vineyard, it still manages to present its sweet citrus fruit content with delightful charm rather than unctuous concentration. Some Auslesen are made for sipping, this one is made for drinking. (MS)" by Michael Schmidt/jancisrobinson.com for subscribers to Purple Pages
"Josefsberg"
In dieser steilen Lage der Zeltinger Sonnenuhr werden unsere Weinbergsarbeiter von einer Figur des heiligen Josefs behütet.
90/100 – Mosel Fine Wines „This offers a rather elegant nose of pineapple, fine spices and herbs. The wine is nicely zesty and playful on the palate and leaves a great juicy and delicately creamy feel in the long finish. 2026-2041“
91/100 – Wine Enthusiast „Delicate hints of clay and crushed earth lend savory complexity to this otherwise wildly fruity spätlese. It's unctuously ripe offering loads of summery peach and nectarine flavors but balanced by a spine tingling lemon-lime finish. Drink now through 2025.“
91/100 John Cesano (JohnOnWine.com) "Lusciously ripe yellow peach and grapefruit flavors are countered by a touch of reduction on the palate of this easy-drinking wine. It's a straightforward, straightforward wine."
