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 macerated for several hours 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 ageing in barrique barrels with extended lees contact followed after fermentation.

Food Pairing

A powerful food companion for special moments. Ideal with roasted and pan-fried fish as well as white meat, such as saltimbocca alla Romana, oven-baked turbot in a fennel–white wine broth with potatoes and Mediterranean vegetables, or lobster on linguine with shellfish foam. Best decanted and enjoyed from a large glass.