Alfred Merkelbach - Geschw Albertz-Erben
Alfred Merkelbach - Geschw Albertz-Erben works the steep slate vineyards of Ürziger Würzgarten in the Mosel, one of Germany's most demanding terroirs. The winery focuses on Riesling across the full spectrum of ripeness levels, from Spätlese through the concentrated noble-rot selections. The Urglück Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese and Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Beerenauslese represent the apex of this work—wines of considerable depth and complexity that have drawn recognition from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, and Falstaff. The Spätlese, meanwhile, captures the mineral precision and aromatic intensity that define the site. These are Rieslings built on the Mosel's volcanic slate foundation, where steep exposure and cool climate coax both richness and acidity into balance.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Falstaff