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The Prüm family has roots in Mosel region of Germany that date back as far as 1156, making it one the country’s preeminent winemaking dynasties. The current estate, now a century old and located in Wehlen in the heart of the Mosel, has been under the direction of Raimund Prum since 1971. Under his leadership, the property has become one of the region’s most successful wineries, boasting an international reputation for the production of exquisite Rieslings in a range of styles that satisfy and please every palate.

Production Area
This estate-bottled a Grosse Gewächs (Great Growth) Riesling is produced from grapes grown in the Graacher Dompropst single vineyard in Germany’s Mosel region. This gray slate vineyard is the steepest vineyard in Graach. Its south-to-southwest orientation makes it hot and humid giving the grapes perfect quality, minerality and ripeness. In order to qualify as an a Grosse Gewächs by the VDP, a vineyard must meet specific yield limit, sugar content of grapes must be at least Auslese level and the wine is subject to comparative taste-testing and vineyard inspection.

Grape Varieties
100% Riesling

Vinification
Grapes are hand-harvested mid-October. Fermentation in stainless steel lasted for 4 months sur lie with an additional 10 months in tank or old oak barrels before bottling.

Color
Vibrant gold

Bouquet
Complex aromas with slate and mineral tones

Taste
Full-bodied, rich, smooth, creamy texture backed by firm acidity.

Alcohol
12.5%

Serving Suggestions
Outstanding with savory meats such as duck, goose, veal and turkey, as well as rich seafood such as lobster and monkfish. Also delicious with strong blue cheeses.