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Riesling Maximum Alte Reben 2023
It takes decades for the vines to grow into a mighty, gnarled stature and for their roots to have penetrated the deepest cracks and crevices of the crystalline rock soils. Our Maximum is sourced from a carefully selected collection of these ancient vines that are growing in the historic terraced vineyards of Langenlois. Their yields are extremely low, resulting in exceptionally concentrated grapes. The valuable fruits are harvested, when they have fully ripened to a golden hue. Before bottling, the wine matures for at least two full winters on the lees. This gives rise to a dense and brimming-with-juice Riesling, pushing the limits of concentration and grape variety to the Maximum.
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Vinification
From up to 80-year-old vines. The fully ripe grapes were selectively hand-harvested at the end of October and beginning of November in multiple passes and later destemmed and gently crushed. After several hours of maceration, they were gently pressed with low pressure. Fermented in stainless-steel tank and oak barrel, then aged on the lees for three winters. Bottled in April 2026, during high atmospheric pressure and the waxing moon phase. 100% artisanal.
Wine description
The nose reveals yellow peach and red berries, with finely chiseled, dark-toned yellow fruit, a hint of lemon thyme and delicate notes of incense. On the palate, the wine is powerful and bursting with juice, characterized by salty, smoky minerality and extract density. An elegant melange of fruit lingers on the finish, complex, refined and long.
Alcohol
13 % vol
Ageing potential
15 years +
Serving temperature
Chilled, approx. 12°C