COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Fritz Haag
REGION
Mosel
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 2022 originates from the prestigious Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr vineyard, a VDP.Grosse Lage site in the Middle Mosel sub-region of Brauneberg, Germany. This vineyard is known for its steep, south-facing slopes and blue Devonian slate soils, contributing to optimal ripening and minerality. The estate, Weingut Fritz Haag, has a winemaking history dating back to 1605, with the current generation, led by Oliver Haag, adhering to a philosophy of puristic clarity and quality. The 2022 vintage was marked by extreme dryness, which, due to the resilience of the old vines (some over 50-80 years old), resulted in wines of notable concentration and elegance.
ALCOHOL
7.5%
AVG. PRICE
€43
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard name 'Sonnenuhr' means 'sundial' in German.
Fact 02
Juffer Sonnenuhr is classified as a VDP.Grosse Lage (Grand Cru).
Fact 03
The estate has a documented history dating back to 1605.
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage faced significant drought conditions.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 2022 involves fermenting the 100% Riesling grapes at cool temperatures, primarily in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation is arrested to retain a specific level of residual sugar, characteristic of the Spätlese designation. The wine then undergoes prolonged contact with its lees, which contributes to its texture and complexity. Grapes are hand-harvested from the steep slopes of the Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr vineyard. The estate employs sustainable farming practices.
