COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Hofgut Falkenstein
REGION
Mosel
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Hofgut Falkenstein's Krettnacher Euchariusberg Riesling Kabinett AP-12 is a 2023 vintage wine from the Mosel, Germany, made from 100% Riesling. This specific bottling is distinguished by its 'AP-12' designation, indicating it originates from a particular cask, a hallmark of Hofgut Falkenstein's traditional winemaking. The estate, managed by Erich and Johannes Weber, emphasizes a philosophy of minimal intervention in both vineyard and cellar, focusing on the purity and character of single vineyard parcels. The Krettnacher Euchariusberg vineyard, known for its iron-rich slate soils, provides a unique terroir that contributes to the wine's profile. The 2023 vintage is characterized by its energetic acidity and fruit expression.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
9-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Each cask is bottled separately and identified by an 'AP' number.
Fact 02
Vineyards are farmed organically with low yields.
Fact 03
Wines are fermented with ambient yeasts in traditional Fuder casks.
Fact 04
No generic estate wine is produced; only single-cask bottlings.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process at Hofgut Falkenstein for the Krettnacher Euchariusberg Riesling Kabinett AP-12 is characterized by a commitment to traditional methods and minimal intervention. Grapes are hand-harvested and fermented using ambient yeasts in large, old oak Fuder casks (1000-liter and 500-liter). The must is naturally settled, and fermentation proceeds without racking or additions, except for minimal sulfur. The wines remain on their lees and are clarified by sedimentation. Aging takes place in these traditional Fuder casks, with each cask bottled separately and identified by an 'AP' number. The estate employs organic farming practices and avoids herbicides in its vineyards.
