Region: Mosel, Germany

Vintage: 2023

Composition: 100% Riesling

History:  Since 1999, Stefan Steinmetz has been in charge of the winery’s daily management. The transition to the next generation not only ensured the continuation of the project but also brought improvement in all areas of winemaking, thanks to Stefan’s expertise and the use of modern production techniques. In addition to placing great importance on the terroir, Stefan Steinmetz employs traditional methods, based on spontaneous fermentations with partial malolactic fermentation occurring in parallel. He later halts fermentation naturally, which means that the wines, although dry, can end up with a small amount of residual sugar (rarely more than 20 grams per liter), as was in fact done in the region in the old days. Over the years, he has perfected this style, and the wines have gained elegance and refinement without losing any of their aromatic complexity.

Tasting Notes: 

Fruity and off of dry on the palate. Exotically ripe, floral, and lip-smacking, but locked in place with minerals.

98pts, James Suckling