The combination of old vines and the blue, highly decomposed slate rocks give this Riesling its great minerality, meaning an appealing somewhat salty finish. The nose is rather fruity and floral, while the elegant mouthfeel is dominated by fresh, mineral and fine flavors of ripe stone fruits. With a lively acidity and delicate medium sweetness, Riesling Estate Bottled from Old Vines invites every connoisseur for the next sip.

Riesling grape blend.

This wine contains allergens, sulfites.

 

The Estate

Founded in 1947, Nik Weis – St. Urbans-Hof has become one of the most important and classic wineries in the Mosel region. Since 2000, the Riesling winery is member of Germany’s renowned VDP (Association of German Quality Wine Estates). The approximately 45 hectares of vineyards stretch for around 60 km along the Mosel and Saar rivers and are cultivated in a traditional manner in harmony with nature. Five of the prestigious individual crus, in which world-class Rieslings grow, are classified as Wines from great Sites (VDP.Grosse Lage). The wines are fermented exclusively with indigenous yeasts.

Wine Making

In the 1960s his son, Hermann, assumed management of all operations. During Hermann’s tenure the nursery expanded to become one of Germany’s largest. He established himself as a world-recognized vine breeder, especially noted for his work with Riesling. At the beginning of the 1970s he pioneered the use of this noble variety in Canada greatly contributing to the introduction of vitis vinifera into this country still new to quality winemaking. He planted the first large parcel of Riesling vines in the Niagara Peninsula under the title of St. Urban Vineyard, later to become Vineland Estates Winery.

Food Suggestions

Pairs well with mild Asian dishes such as Thai Curries.

• Available Size: 750mL (12 pc)  
• Sustainable
• Organic
• Type: Wines
• Sub-type: Wines
• Class: White
• ABV%: 9.5