Juffer Riesing Grosses Gewächs

Variety: Riesling • Region: Mosel • Vineyard: Brauneburger Juffer • Soil Type: Decomposed Devonian slate • Fermentation & Élevage: Stainless steel

Brauneberger Juffer:
Named for a former nunnery located on the site, this renowned Grosse Lage is comprised of blue Devonian slate with iron inclusions and nearly due south exposition. There are ungrafted vines in the vineyard that are over 70 years old. This vineyard is extremely steep at 85% at its most extreme. Lieser’s holding are from the best parcels in the middle section or “filet piece” of the vineyard.