Todays Estate building home is one of Rheinhessens largest vaulted brick cellars. 11 hectares of mainly Grand Cru vineyards in one of the most traditional wine growing regions of Germany. The choice of vineyards has been developed carefully by succeeding generations, adapting attentively to climatic changes and market trends, while taking into consideration the different characters of wines, that originate from the different types of soil.

Vineyards

Red sandstone, unique soil composition that pronounces the minerally character of Riesling. Steep hillsides along the Rhein river (Nierstein) and heavy chalky-loam soil (Oppenheim) for depth, intense mouthfeel and excellent Riesling expression. Sustainable farming and grape growing. Exclusive use of organic fertilizers, no irrigation, defoilage by hand for reduced use of pesticides and healthier grapes, cover plants as natural fertilizer, to increase biological activity of the soil and to reduce soil
compression, hand selected harvest with maximum grape temperatures at harvest below 15C.

Vinification

Gentle pressing below 1,8 atmospheres, filtration prior to fermentation, temperature controlled fermentation at 16 – 18C in stainless steel, ageing on the lees, one filtration only prior to bottling.

Tasting Notes

Dry Riesling. Delicate fragrance of white peaches, apricot and juicy pears. Impressive mouthfeel, lasting flavours. The classical Riesling in expression and elegance.

Perfect as an aperitif, pairs with all kind of seafood in different styles of preparation, veal, salads