Robert Weil Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese

About this wine

One of Germany's finest TBAs, produced in rare quantities from the Gräfenberg Grand Cru, showing extraordinary botrytis complexity, honeyed richness, and the Rheingau's characteristic fullness.

Sommelier's Note

"The Gräfenberg TBA is Germany's rarest Riesling — botrytized perfection."

Food Pairings

Pairs exquisitely with foie gras, Roquefort and blue cheeses, fruit-based desserts like tarte tatin, and rich Japanese preparations such as unagi kabayaki or ankimo (monkfish liver).

When to drink it

Milestone celebrations, high-end fine dining, and serious collector tastings.

Specs

Grape Varieties

Riesling

Style

White, Sweet

Price Range

¥100,000–300,000+

Terroir & Winemaking

Grapes are meticulously hand-selected through multiple passes of the vineyard to harvest only perfectly botrytized berries. Slow fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Aged on fine lees to enhance texture and complexity before bottling. Produced only in exceptional vintages.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Robert Weil Kiedrich Gräfenberg TBA taste like?

An extraordinary concentration of honey, dried apricot, mango, and citrus zest, perfectly balanced by the Gräfenberg's signature razor-sharp acidity.

What should I pair it with?

Foie gras, blue cheese, and fruit-based desserts are classic pairings; in Japanese cuisine, unagi kabayaki or ankimo amplify the wine's complex sweetness.

When is the best time to drink Robert Weil TBA?

Best after at least 10–20 years of aging; properly stored bottles can evolve magnificently for 50 years or more.

Why is this wine so rare and expensive?

TBA is produced only in exceptional vintages when perfect botrytis forms; each berry must be hand-selected over multiple passes, yielding only a few hundred bottles per year.