The Riesling Haus Klosterberg (dry and semi-dry) bears the name of the local mountain, which is both home to the winery and Markus Molitor's private residence. The winery is known for producing a very distinctive style of Mosel Riesling. Markus Molitor took over the winery from his father in 1984 and is located in the center of Wehlener Klosterberg. It is also called Haus Klosterberg, as they consider it Markus Molitor's "house wine."
Markus Molitor is a true pioneer in the Mosel region. He has ensured that Riesling has developed a variety of facets; besides the standard, easy-to-make wines, they can also display depth and complexity. This is primarily due to the location of the grapes. Several Riesling varieties are produced at the Klosterberg vineyard, even though the exact same grape grows on the entire slope. The grapes for Markus Molitor Haus Klosterberg Riesling are grown in the middle of the slope, where the natural conditions give them a slightly sweet character. This is also known as "feinherb." All Markus Molitor feinherb wines are also recognizable by the green capsule on the bottle.
The grapes are not harvested until October, allowing them to accumulate a high level of juice. The slow, cool fermentation emphasizes the wine's freshness. Nevertheless, Markus Molitor Haus Klosterberg Riesling boasts a vast fruit bouquet of ripe apple, grapefruit, and soft apricots. A very refined sweetness (it's definitely not overly sweet!) accentuates the complexity of this Markus Molitor wine.
