COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Vereinigte Hospitien
REGION
Mosel
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Estate Riesling by Vereinigte Hospitien (United Hospices) represents one of the most historic and socially unique wine estates in the world. Located in the ancient Roman city of Trier along the Mosel River, the winery was established as a charitable foundation in 1804 by a decree from Napoleon Bonaparte, who consolidated several local monasteries and hospitals. To this day, the estate operates as a public foundation, directing all profits from wine sales to fund local nursing homes, medical facilities, and social care programs. The estate's labels feature St. James the Elder, paying tribute to the historic pilgrim hospital that once stood on the grounds.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The estate's cellars date back to approximately 330 AD, officially recognized as Germany's oldest wine cellar.
Fact 02
An estate document from 1464 contains the oldest written evidence of Riesling cultivation in the Mosel valley.
Fact 03
All profits from wine sales directly fund local charitable facilities, including nursing homes and social care programs.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
This dry Riesling is crafted from grapes hand-harvested on the steep, slate-rich slopes of the Mosel and Saar valleys. The extreme terrain requires meticulous manual labor. In the cellar, the grapes undergo gentle pressing followed by a cool, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the grape's pure, vibrant primary fruit aromas. The wine is aged entirely in stainless steel on its fine lees (Hefelager) to develop subtle texture and complexity without any oak influence or added sugars, ensuring a classic, terroir-driven expression of dry Mosel Riesling.
