Wehlener Sonnenuhr (2021) - Joh. Jos. Prüm
The JJ Prüm estate is one of the best-known in Germany, famous for making Riesling wines of the very highest quality. The label 'Wehlener Sonnenuhr' refers to a particular vineyard at Wehlen known for its historic sundial, a distinctive symbol of this prestigious wine area. The 'Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2021 JJ Prüm' is a wine that perfectly reflects the unique terroir of this area, thanks to careful vineyard work and the passion handed down from generation to generation by the Prüm family. The 2021 vintage is considered exceptional for Riesling wines, which express their freshness and aromatic complexity at their best.
Wehlener Sonnenuhr (2021) - Joh. Jos. Prüm
Type: Vino Bianco
Area: Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate, Mosel
Appellation: Mosel Riesling Kabinett
Grape variety: Riesling
Vintage: 2021
Winery: Joh. Jos. Prüm
The appellation: Mosel Riesling Kabinett
Mosel Riesling Kabinett is one of the most iconic expressions of German Riesling, produced in the Mosel valley, one of the most famous and fascinating wine regions of Germany. Kabinett is the entry level of the Prädikatswein classification (wines graded according to the sugar content of the grapes), and these wines are known for their light, elegant, aromatic and mineral profile, with low alcohol and variable residual sugar, but always balanced by vibrant acidity.
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Who makes it: Joh. Jos. Prüm
Founded in 1911 by Johann Josef Prüm in the heart of the German Mosel, the estate is today one of the absolute benchmarks for long-lived Riesling. From the 60s onwards, under the guidance of his son Manfred Prüm, the estate made its name internationally, winning over critics and enthusiasts with a unique style: a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity, crystalline elegance and extraordinary longevity. Today it is his daughter Katharina Prüm who carries on the family tradition with the same rigour and sense of identity. The estate’s philosophy rests on: Environmentally respectful growing and restrained yields Spontaneous fermentations in stainless steel, with indigenous yeasts No malolactic fermentation Naturally arrested fermentation, to obtain varying degrees of sweetness depending on the vintage and the selection
Find out more about Joh. Jos. PrümThe vine of Wehlener Sonnenuhr
Riesling
Riesling is one of the most prestigious and widely recognised white grape varieties in the world, valued for its extraordinary ability to express terroir and to produce wines of great longevity and complexity. Native to Germany, Riesling is today grown in many wine regions, where it stands out for its versatility and its unique aromatic profile.
Find out moreWehlener Sonnenuhr: the Mosel area
Mosel
The Mosel is one of the most prestigious and fascinating wine regions in the world, located in south-western Germany, along the river Mosel. Known mainly for producing extraordinary Riesling-based white wines, the Mosel is synonymous with elegant, fresh, mineral wines. This region enchants not only for the quality of its wines, but also for its breathtaking landscapes: steep slopes planted with vines, winding rivers and picturesque medieval villages.
Find out more about MoselClimate: Continental
Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)
Soil: Rocky / granite
Geographical setting: Valley
Profile of Wehlener Sonnenuhr
Primary aromas: Freesia, Mineral
Secondary aromas: dried fruit, mineral notes
Tertiary aromas: Nuts, Wet earth
Tasting notes: A bright straw colour. A refined, complex nose: citrus, white fruit, spice, minerals. On the palate it gives vibrant freshness, a balance between sweetness and acidity, with a mouth-watering, persistent and complex slate finish
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Light |
| Acidity | Medium-high |
| Tannin | Medium-low |
| Sweetness | Sweet |
| Colour | Bright straw yellow |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Light-Medium |
Winemaking methods used for Wehlener Sonnenuhr
Hand harvesting
Hand harvesting is a traditional, painstaking approach to picking, where bunches are selected and cut by hand straight from the vine. Compared with machine harvesting it allows far closer attention to quality, since only the best bunches are chosen and the fruit is not damaged.
Find out moreTemperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Wehlener Sonnenuhr
In bottle
Ageing in bottle is a fundamental stage in the production of quality wines, during which the wine continues to develop in an oxygen-free environment. This process allows the wine to harmonise its components, soften the tannins and develop more complex, mature aromas, without the external influence of wood or other materials. Ageing in bottle can last from a few months to several years, depending on the type of wine and the style sought, and is particularly used for structured red wines, long-lived whites and metodo classico sparkling wines, improving their elegance, finesse and length on the palate.
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