Carlo Schmitt, Köwericher Laurentiuslay Riesling Kabinett 2025
The Laurentiuslay is a steep, southwest-facing slope on the Moselle with grey-blue slate soil. The vines are 60 years old, which keeps the harvest small and concentrated. The deep slate soil gives the wine a recognizable character from this single vineyard.
What you smell
White peach, green apple, and a hint of citrus. Beneath that, a cool, stony note.
What you taste
Light-bodied with only 8.6% alcohol. The residual sugar provides a soft, fruity sweetness, but the firm, fresh acidity cuts right through it, keeping everything in balance. The result is a wine that feels sweet without being cloying, with a long, mineral, and stony finish.
How it's made
100% Riesling from 60-year-old vines. Spontaneous fermentation with wild yeasts in stainless steel, with long aging on the lees. This provides extra depth and keeps the fruit expression pure.
Serving
Serve chilled, around 8 to 10 degrees, in a regular white wine glass. Decanting is not necessary.
Pairs well with
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Thai green curry: the soft sweetness counteracts the spiciness, and the acidity refreshes the coconut.
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Smoked trout: the salty, stony note plays beautifully against the oily, smoky fish.
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Young goat cheese: the fresh acidity cuts through the creaminess and keeps your palate fresh.
