Weingut Forstmeister-Geltz Zilliken

Est. 1742
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Weingut Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken is a historic family-owned German winery with origins dating back to 1742, located in Saarburg in the Saar subregion of the Mosel. The estate is widely recognized for its Riesling wines, which are considered among the most precise and age-worthy expressions of the variety in Germany.

A key vineyard is the renowned Saarburger Rausch, a steep, slate-rich site that produces wines with pronounced minerality, freshness, and finesse. The Zilliken family has maintained a traditional approach to viticulture and winemaking over generations, including spontaneous fermentation and a careful balance between natural sugar and acidity.

Their style ranges from dry to Prädikat wines with residual sweetness, always marked by clarity and site expression. Aromatically, the wines show citrus, green apple, white flowers, and distinct mineral and saline notes.

They are known for their longevity, developing complex tertiary characteristics over time. Today, Weingut Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken stands as one of the benchmark producers in the Saar, with a strong international reputation for purity and terroir-driven wines.

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