Ulli Stein 'Palmberg' Kabinett Trocken Riesling 2024

Ulli Stein’s Palmberg Kabinett Trocken is one of the most distinctive dry Rieslings in Germany. Sourced from the dramatic Palmberg vineyard—steep terraces of ancient, ungrafted vines rooted in blue and grey slate—this wine delivers remarkable intensity with barely-there alcohol and razor-sharp precision. The 2024 vintage is all about energy: citrus, green apple, herbs, and saline minerality wrapped in a weightless, crystalline frame.

Quick Facts

• Region: Mosel, Germany

• Producer: Weingut Stein (Ulli Stein)

• Vineyard: Palmberg (monopole site co-owned by Ulli Stein & Philip Lardot)

• Vintage: 2024

• Grape: 100% Riesling

• Vine Age: ~80–100+ year old ungrafted vines

• Soils: Blue and grey slate terraces

• Style: Kabinett Trocken (dry, low alcohol Riesling)

• Alcohol: ~11% ABV

Tasting Profile

• Body: Light, featherweight yet intense

• Acidity: Electric, mouthwatering

• Fruit: Lemon, lime, green apple, orchard fruit

• Herbal/Savory: Fresh herbs, subtle phenolic grip

• Minerality: Slate, saline, stony precision

• Texture: Linear, crystalline, tension-driven

• Finish: Long, mineral, razor-clean

Why We Love It

This is a perfect example of why dry Mosel Riesling has become cult-favorite territory for wine lovers. Palmberg combines astonishing concentration with extremely low alcohol and incredible freshness. It feels both delicate and powerful at the same time—one of the most unique and thrilling white wines you can pour.

Winemaking

Palmberg is considered Stein’s “Grand Cru” vineyard—an ancient wall of terraced vines planted on steep slate slopes. Many vines are ungrafted and over 90 years old, producing naturally low yields and intense minerality. Stein’s philosophy prioritizes lightness, freshness, and vineyard transparency, resulting in wines that emphasize precision and tension over weight and richness.

Serving & Pairing

Serve well chilled (45–48°F).

Perfect pairings:

• Sushi and sashimi

• Spicy Thai or Vietnamese dishes

• Oysters and shellfish

• Goat cheese and fresh cheeses

• Light pork or chicken dishes

Estate Overview

Ulli Stein is one of the Mosel’s most admired traditionalists and a champion of steep, historic vineyards. His work focuses on old, ungrafted vines and difficult, lesser-known sites that express the classic, weightless style of Mosel Riesling. In recent years, protégé Philip Lardot has joined the estate, helping continue Stein’s legacy of terroir-driven, low-intervention wines.