Origin

This steep 62 hectare (153 acres) south- to southeast-facing site features a distinctive geological melange rare on the Mosel, with reddish, stone-rich soil comprised in large part of weathered volcanic rhyolite and conglomerates. Due to this unusual soil, wines from the Ürziger Würzgarten display an especially fine piquancy. They are full-fruited, splendidly mouth-filling, with fine acid-interplay and clear structure.

Vinification

100% healthy grapes were harvested in October, gently crushed, and briefly macerated on the berry skins to extract aroma and minerals. The must fermented slowly and spontaneously at low temperature so that the complex fruit aroma could develop perfectly. It then received an extended stay on the lees in stainless steel tank.