Discover one of Germany’s most legendary sweet wines with Schloss Vollrads Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 1976, a masterpiece of noble rot from one of the world’s oldest wine estates. The exceptional 1976 vintage—warm, concentrated and historically important—produced Rieslings of extraordinary richness, viscosity and longevity. This TBA from Schloss Vollrads delivers profound layers of apricot nectar, honey, caramelised citrus, exotic spice and vibrant acidity, preserved flawlessly for nearly half a century. Extremely rare and highly collectible, Schloss Vollrads TBA 1976 is a pinnacle example of noble-sweet Rheingau Riesling and a trophy bottle for connoisseurs and fine-wine collectors.

🍇 Wine Overview

• Producer: Schloss Vollrads (one of the oldest wineries in the world, documented since 1211)

• Region: Rheingau, Germany

• Wine: Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA)

• Vintage: 1976 – a legendary warm vintage for noble-sweet Riesling

• Style: Ultra-concentrated, botrytis-affected sweet wine

• Bottle Size: 375ml (typical), though occasionally released in 750ml

• Alcohol: Very low (often 6–8%), due to immense sweetness

• Maturity: Fully mature, but TBAs can age 80+ years – still vibrant and evolving

• Rarity: Exceptionally high – old Rheingau TBAs seldom appear on the market

Schloss Vollrads is one of the Rheingau’s benchmark estates for noble-sweet Rieslings.

🍯 Tasting Profile (Typical for Schloss Vollrads TBA 1976)

Expect immense richness and complexity:

• Apricot purée, peach nectar, dried mango

• Candied orange peel, caramelised citrus, honeycomb

• Saffron, ginger, exotic spice

• Dense botrytis character: marmalade, roasted pineapple, quince paste

• Electric acidity balancing the sweetness

• Incredibly long, viscous, honeyed finish with mineral lift

These wines are liquid gold—unbelievably concentrated yet perfectly balanced.

🧠 Why Collectors Want It

• Historic producer with deep prestige

• Legendary vintage for noble-sweet Riesling

• TBA = top of the ripeness hierarchy, extremely rare

• 1976 examples are almost impossible to replace

• One of the world’s longest-lived wine styles

• Highly desirable in Michelin restaurants, private cellars, and fine-wine auctions