Origin

This steep 57 hectare (141 acres) south-west facing site features robust, clay-rich slate soil. Thanks to the forest above, it is optimally protected from wind and frost. Rieslings from the Graacher Himmelreich are racy, pithy, with good structure and elegant body.

Vinification

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