Vineyard

The approximately 24-hectare steep slope with classic south-facing exposure is our estate’s home vineyard, located directly adjacent to the winery. The soil consists of light to medium-weight, stony Devonian slate weathered soils with a considerable iron content. The forest at the upper edge of the vineyards ensures an excellently balanced water supply. Wines from the Wehlener Klosterberg are elegant and racy, with plenty of spice and profound minerality.

Winemaking

The grapes were harvested in October. 100% healthy fruit was gently crushed and briefly macerated on the aromatic and mineral-rich grape skins. The must was then slowly and cool-fermented with indigenous yeasts, allowing the wine’s multifaceted, fruity aromas to fully develop. Gentle maturation in stainless steel tanks with extended ageing on the fine lees followed after fermentation.

Food Pairing

This juicy Spätlese, with its fresh and invigorating character, pairs beautifully with spicy and piquant starters and acidity-driven dishes, such as ceviche, smoked salmon with wasabi avocado dip, bouillabaisse, curry dishes and sushi. Mature off-dry Spätlesen also match well with poultry dishes, such as chicken in a honey–ginger marinade served with mango rice.