Origin

The grapes for this Riesling come from various steep slope vineyards, characterised by the typical blue-greyish Devonian slate of the Middle Mosel valley. Its name pays tribute to these origins (Schiefer = slate / steil = steep).

Vinification

The grapes were harvested in October, gently crushed, and given several hours of skin contact to extract aroma and minerals. The must fermented spontaneously and slowly at low temperature so that the complex fruit aroma could develop perfectly. Thereafter, the wine received extended maturation on its lees in stainless steel and wooden vats.