COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2016
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm
REGION
Mosel
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese from Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm is a distinguished white wine from the Mosel, Germany, produced from 100% Riesling grapes. This Prädikatswein, specifically a Spätlese (late harvest), hails from the prestigious Graacher Himmelreich vineyard, a VDP.Grosse Lage® site known for its steep, slate-rich slopes. The 2016 vintage benefited from a unique weather pattern, yielding wines of notable balance and charm. Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm, established in 1911, is a family-run estate celebrated for its traditional winemaking approach and its commitment to producing age-worthy Rieslings that express the distinctiveness of their terroir. The estate's philosophy centers on minimal intervention, allowing the purity of the fruit and the minerality of the slate soils to define the wine.
ALCOHOL
8.0%
AVG. PRICE
€49
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard name 'Himmelreich' translates to 'Kingdom of Heaven'.
Fact 02
J.J. Prüm is renowned for producing some of the longest-lived Rieslings globally.
Fact 03
The estate often uses indigenous yeasts for fermentation, embracing natural processes.
Fact 04
The 2016 vintage experienced a dramatic weather shift from wet spring to sunny autumn.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking at Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm is characterized by a minimalist and traditional approach. Grapes are hand-harvested late, with meticulous selection to ensure optimal ripeness. Fermentation is typically spontaneous, driven by indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks, which helps maintain the wine's freshness and purity. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes extended aging on its lees in stainless steel, a process that builds complexity and texture. The estate employs a reductive winemaking style, minimizing handling to enhance the wine's longevity and preserve its delicate aromatics and minerality. No oak is used in the aging process, ensuring the wine remains a pure expression of the Riesling grape and its slate terroir.
