1971 Niersteiner Olberg Weingut Dr. Alex Senfter Riesling Beerenauslese

1 Bottle
1971 Niersteiner Olberg Weingut Dr. Alex Senfter Riesling Beerenauslese

Riesling Beerenauslese
1971 Niersteiner Oelberg, Dr. Alex Senfter bsl Bottle (1)

The 1971 Niersteiner Ölberg Weingut Dr. Alex Senfter Riesling Beerenauslese is a sweet dessert wine from the Nierstein area within the Rheinhessen wine region of Germany

The term “Beerenauslese” denotes a German wine classification for a late harvest wine made from individually selected overripe grapes, often affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the sugar and flavors in the grapes

The Ölberg is one of the vineyards in Nierstein, and wines from this site are known for their quality. The 1971 vintage is particularly notable as it is now over 50 years old, which is a testament to the aging potential of high-quality Riesling Beerenauslese wines. These wines are celebrated for their rich, honeyed sweetness balanced by Riesling’s characteristic high acidity, which can allow them to age gracefully for decades

Dr. Alex Senfter is the producer of this wine, and while specific tasting notes for the 1971 vintage are not provided in the search results, one can expect a Beerenauslese of this age to exhibit a complex array of aromas and flavors. These might include dried fruit, honey, apricot, and possibly earthy or nutty notes that develop with time

The price or value of such a bottle is not explicitly mentioned in the search results, but given its age and the prestige associated with Beerenauslese wines, it is likely to be of significant interest to collectors and enthusiasts of German dessert wines.

The 1971 Niersteiner Ölberg Weingut Dr. Alex Senfter Riesling Beerenauslese represents a piece of wine making history, offering a unique and potentially exquisite tasting experience.