COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Meierer
REGION
Mosel
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Weingut Meierer, located in the picturesque village of Kesten along the Mosel loop, is managed by the father-and-son team of Klaus and Matthias Meierer. The family's winemaking heritage in the region is historic, with roots dating back to the 18th century. Winemaker Matthias Meierer, a Geisenheim graduate who honed his skills at the legendary Fritz Haag estate, focuses on preserving the traditional steep-slope slate terroirs of Kesten. His philosophy, 'so that it also tastes of the Mosel,' shines through in wines that emphasize mineral precision, purity, and the unique character of their steep, sun-drenched vineyards.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Winemaker Matthias Meierer was named Germany's Young Winemaker of the Year in 2008 by the DLG.
Fact 02
The estate's vineyards are located on extreme slopes with gradients reaching up to 80%.
Fact 03
The family's winemaking heritage in Kesten is ancient, with early production documents dating back to 1767.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are sourced from exceptionally steep slopes with gradients of 50% to 80% on weathered Devonian blue slate soils. Following selective hand-harvesting in mid-to-late October, the grapes undergo gentle pressing. Fermentation is initiated spontaneously using only indigenous wild yeasts to preserve regional typicity. The wines are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to retain freshness, while select old-vine lots are crafted in traditional oak fuder casks. The wine is aged on its full lees ('auf der Vollhefe') for up to 10 to 12 months to build structural complexity and texture before bottling.
