COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm
REGION
Mosel
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm, founded in 1911 and now led by Dr. Katharina Prüm, is one of the Mosel's most esteemed estates, renowned for its pure and racy Rieslings. This Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett hails from the steep, slate slopes of the Himmelreich vineyard in Graach, a site celebrated for imparting a distinct 'slaty stone' character. Prüm wines are particularly noted for their exceptional longevity and their precise ability to express the unique terroir and vintage characteristics. The 2024 vintage, despite being described as tricky overall in Germany, has yielded a 'gorgeous' and 'animating' wine, praised for its beautiful lightness and cool, restrained impression, making it a notable success for the estate.
ALCOHOL
8.5%
AVG. PRICE
€41
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
12-14°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Joh. Jos. Prüm was founded in 1911 and is now run by Dr. Katharina Prüm, continuing a legacy of excellence.
Fact 02
The estate is celebrated for producing Rieslings that can age for decades, often improving for 20-30 years or more.
Fact 03
Despite a challenging growing season, the 2024 vintage for this wine is critically acclaimed as a 'gorgeous' success.
Fact 04
The wine undergoes spontaneous fermentation, a traditional method that allows the vineyard's unique yeasts to shape its character.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking at Joh. Jos. Prüm begins with manual harvesting of 100% Riesling grapes from the Graacher Himmelreich vineyard. Following careful selection, the grapes undergo gentle pressing. Fermentation is spontaneous, relying on indigenous yeasts, which contributes to the wine's complexity and unique character. The wine then benefits from a long aging process on fine yeast (sur lie aging), a technique that builds texture and further enhances its depth before bottling.
