COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Joh. Jos. Prüm
REGION
Mosel
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Medium - sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese 2022 is a white wine from Germany's Mosel region, made from 100% Riesling grapes. It originates from the esteemed Graacher Himmelreich vineyard, known for its steep, grey slate soils. The estate, Joh. Jos. Prüm, has a winemaking history dating back to the twelfth century, with a philosophy focused on authentic vineyard expression. The 2022 vintage was marked by warm, dry weather, and the wine is classified as a Spätlese, indicating a late harvest.
ALCOHOL
8.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vines average over 60 years old, with some parcels 70-100 years old.
Fact 02
No herbicides used on the estate since 2018.
Fact 03
Harvest spanned over a month, from late September to late October.
Fact 04
Graacher Himmelreich translates to 'Heavenly Kingdom of Graach'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese 2022 is produced using traditional methods. Fermentation is often spontaneous, relying on wild yeasts, and primarily occurs in stainless steel tanks to maintain the wine's natural acidity and aromatic complexity. The wine undergoes aging in large oak casks or stainless steel. The harvest for this vintage took place from late September to late October. The estate has not used herbicides since 2018.
