COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Joh. Jos. Prüm
REGION
Mosel
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Goldkapsel from Joh. Jos. Prüm is a sweet dessert wine made from 100% Riesling. It originates from the renowned Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard, a steep, south-facing site on the Mosel characterized by its ancient blue Devonian slate soil. This soil contributes to the wine's delicacy, raciness, and longevity. The vineyard's name, meaning sundial, highlights its optimal southern exposure. The estate, founded in 1911, has been family-owned and managed for four generations, with a philosophy focused on minimal intervention winemaking, old vines, low yields, and late harvesting. The 2023 vintage, influenced by warm and dry conditions, yielded wines of purity and fine ripeness.
ALCOHOL
8.0%
AVG. PRICE
€104
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard's name, 'Sonnenuhr', means sundial, referencing a historic marker built in 1842.
Fact 02
Many vines in this vineyard are ungrafted due to the phylloxera-resistant slate soils.
Fact 03
The 'Goldkapsel' designation signifies the highest level of ripeness and concentration for an Auslese.
Fact 04
This wine is built for exceptional longevity, with a peak drinking window extending for decades.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes for this wine are sourced from the Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard and are 100% Riesling. The winemaking process emphasizes late harvesting and meticulous berry selection to ensure the highest quality fruit. Fermentation is carried out almost exclusively with indigenous yeasts. The 2023 harvest occurred from September 18th to October 11th, an early start due to warm temperatures. The estate's winemaking philosophy focuses on minimal intervention, allowing the unique terroir of their vineyard sites, old vines, and low yields to be expressed in the final wine.
