Meulenhof 2017 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese
Another Library Release, 2017 is an especially compelling vintage at this address. The inherent “ coolness” of the year imparts to the wine a bracing reserve that holds the insurgent sweetness of the fruit in check and provides a welcome sense of proportion and shape to what would otherwise be a powerhouse. Just beginning to unfold now.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | GJU-TAU17 |
Country | Germany |
Region | Mosel |
Color/Style | White |
Destemming | Whole cluster |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless steel |
Additional Fermentation Notes | Direct press |
Aging Vessel | 100% Stainless Steel |
Aging Duration (months) | 6 months |
Filtered? | Yes |
Fining Agents | None |
Yeast Protocol | Spontaneous |
Malolactic Conversion | No |
Additonal Maturation Details: | Long fermentation, 3 months, preservation of characteristic acidity |
Added Sulfur | Yes |
Varieties | 100% Riesling |
Residual Sugar | 87.2 |
ABV | 9 |
Acidity | 9.7 |
Closure | Screw-top |
Annual Production | 1800 bottles |
Certified Vegan | Yes |
Primary Vineyard Name | Erdener Treppchen
The terraced rocks, resembling a staircase, gave the vineyard its name. |
Soil Types | Slate |
Elevation (meters) | 120 |
Vine Age | 80 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 65 |
Farming Practices | Practicing Biodynamic, Certified Sustainable, Fair and green Certified |
Harvest Method | Hand-Harvested |
Additional Harvest Notes | Healthy grapes with approx. 10% botrytis |
Notes from the Producer: The 2017 wine vintage, a special one for the future. With dry weather during the harvest, the sugar levels in the grapes were concentrated. The acidity levels also rose and the harvest yields were lower. As a result, we harvested high quality grapes with high but ripe acidity levels. This is a special characteristic of the 2017 wines, which means they have enormous aging potential. Even today, the wines shine with a distinctive fruit-acid aroma. The 2017 vintage is therefore outstanding. Initially, it received little attention, but now it is showing its strengths. This selection grew in the steep vineyards between large rocks on very light slate weathered soil enriched with volcanic rock. This is one of the best areas in Erdener Teppchen and thus one of the best areas for Riesling cult
