Aulerde 2019 NFT

Ideal Conditions and the Art of Refinement – the 2019 Dreissigacker Aulerde Riesling

The year 2019 brought a moderate summer with the perfect amount of light and warmth. Thanks to moderate rainfall, our deep-rooted vines were well supplied with water. The weather conditions, the medium-heavy soils of the Westhofener Aulerde, and our consistent yield reduction created the best conditions for healthy growth and powerful grapes. To give the Riesling berries enough time to develop their site-typical finesse, we designed the canopy in such a way that the grapes ripen slowly and calmly. The result proved us right: ripe grapes with wonderful freshness. The foundation of an outstanding Riesling. To exploit the full potential of this aroma created by nature and manual labor, we proceeded with great sensitivity during vinification. We gently trod the berries with our feet and deliberately macerated them only briefly. Afterwards, the grapes were gently pressed in two pressure phases. This ensured that they retained their natural freshness while we simultaneously brought out their richness and power. We then allowed the wine to ferment 100 percent spontaneously on natural yeasts in stainless steel. Over another year and a half on the fine lees, the wine further developed its filigree acidity, spiciness, and complexity, finally to be bottled in the summer of 2021 as a fresh, mineral, yet dense and fruit-driven wine. It has been maturing in the bottle ever since.