"Wehlener Sonnenuhr" Riesling Beerenauslese
S.A. Prüm
APPELLATION
Mosel
GRAPE VARIETIES
100% Riesling
WINEMAKERS
Raimund Prum
Saskia Prum
TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol
9.0%
92POINTS
98POINTS
The Prüm family’s roots in the Mosel region of Germany date back as far as 1156, making it one the country’s preeminent winemaking dynasties. Their incredible Riesling portfolio reflects traditional winemaking practices with exceptional single vineyard designated wines in every style. Family-owned S.A. Prüm, founded in 1911 by Sebastian Alois Prüm, has been in the hands of Raimund Prüm, head winemaker and Sebastian’s grandson, since 1971. Under Raimund’s leadership the property has earned a reputation as one of the most successful wineries in Germany’s celebrated Mosel wine region.
TERROIR & VINTAGE NOTESThe estate comprises 40 acres of vineyards planted principally with Riesling. Over 15 acres of S.A. Prüm’s holdings are located within the famed Wehlener Sonnenuhr (“sundial of Wehlen”) domain. Named for the historic sundial painted on an outcrop of slate by a Prüm ancestor back in 1842, the incredibly steep Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard is a renowned source of what is arguably Germany’s finest Riesling. Here vines average 80 years and older and benefit from plentiful sunshine – a critical factor in the world’s northernmost wine producing country. The soil is comprised of layers of finely decomposed, mineral-rich slate. Underneath, deep-lying aquifers provide the vines with adequate water during dry periods.
WINEMAKINGPerfectly over-ripened, botrytis-affected grapes are hand-selected and harvested late October. Fermentation occurred in stainless steel tanks, where the wine remained until March.
TASTING NOTESGold in color. On the nose, sweet nectarine, apricot, and candied peaches. Complex fruit aromas carry through onto the palate, where they blend seamlessly with caramel notes and traces of slate. Exceptional on its own or paired with pâtés, foie gras and creamy cheeses.
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S.A. Prüm Portfolio
