Dr Enno Lippold - Mosel

For centuries, the Würzgarten has been considered as one of the best vineyard sites of the Mosel.  In 1804, under the reign of Napoleon, all vineyards in the French Empire were classified as French territory, including those in the Mosel region.
 
The Weltersberg parcel, from where the Riesling grapes for this wine originate, is classified as a 'Grand Cru'.

The microclimate of this vineyard is influenced by rocks which store heat and then give this warmth back to the vegetation.  Vines are from pre-phylloxera rootstock and have an average age of 70 years.  Yield is very low and berries are small.

The unique red slate soil adds minerals and creates a wealth of floral, fruity and spice aromas, predominantly ripe mango with peach, apricot, mint and flower petals on a backbone of minerality and ripe acidity.

Following three pre-selections, the remaining grapes were harvested on November 9th 2008. After a cool, slow fermentation, the young wine remained sur lie with regular bâttonage, until it was bottled on July 15th 2009.

In 2012, the first small batch was released.  Typical for famed Mosel Rieslings, this wine will gain greater complexity in the years to come, with an expected shelf life at proper storage conditions until 2035.