COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Nik Weis - St. Urbanshof
REGION
Mosel
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Nik Weis Wiltinger Alte Reben 2021 is a Riesling from Weingut Nik Weis - St. Urbanshof, located in the Mosel region of Germany. The 'Alte Reben' designation highlights that the grapes are sourced from old vines, with ages ranging from 50 to 112 years. This wine is classified as an 'Ortswein' (village wine) within the VDP's quality system, indicating its origin from the village of Wiltingen. The producer, Weingut Nik Weis - St. Urbanshof, is a historic estate founded in 1847, with Nik Weis serving as the current winemaker. The vineyard sites are situated on the characteristic slate soils of the Mosel, which are known to contribute to the wine's minerality.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€210
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes from vines up to 112 years old.
Fact 02
Wiltingen's slate soils are key to its minerality.
Fact 03
Part of the VDP's quality classification system.
Fact 04
Ortswein designation signifies a specific village origin.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Nik Weis Wiltinger Alte Reben 2021 is produced from Riesling grapes grown on old vines in Wiltingen, Mosel. The vineyard sites are characterized by slate soils. The producer, Weingut Nik Weis - St. Urbanshof, is a member of the VDP, adhering to their quality guidelines. While specific fermentation and aging details are not provided, the winemaking approach emphasizes the expression of the old vines and the unique terroir of the Mosel.
