C.H. Berres
Estate Riesling Old Vines Mosel – 2021
Region: Germany - Mosel
C.H. Berres
The Berres family has resided and worked in the vineyards of Ürzig since the year 1510. Markus Berres, 21st generation, took the helm of this prestigious Mittel Mosel estate beginning with the 2004 vintage. Markus worked to effect one of the most significant renaissances in recent German wine history. Upon secularization of the Mosel by Napoleon, one of the first great private wine estates to be established was that of Peter Nicolay in Ürzig, including the finest sites in Ürzig, Erden, Wehlen, Graach and Zeltingen. Through marriage and inheritance Nicolay became C.H. (Carl Hubert) Berres, which continued to produce and market the estate’s great Rieslings under the Peter Nicolay brand until 1986, when the estate was divided upon inheritance. Carl Hubert’s grandson Alfred (father of Markus) retained nearly 10 acres of old, ungrafted Riesling vines in the best sites, including Ürzig’s famous Würzgarten and legendary, minuscule Goldwingert, and Erden’s Treppchen.
Following graduation from the Geisenheim Institute and experience in the New Zealand wine industry, Markus Berres looks enthusiastically to the future, introducing thoroughly modern and intense Rieslings with Stelvin screw cap closures on all bottlings.
The Wine
Vineyard Profile
Estate vineyards Wehlener Klosterberg (60%), Kinheimer Hubertsuslay (25%) and Edener Herrenberg (15%), QBA.
- Exposure: South
- Slopes: 25 – 50º
- Soil: Weathered, multicolored Slate with good water supply
- Wehlener Klosterberg vineyard planted in 1930s
Harvest Notes
- Hand harvested October 10 – October 22, 2021
- Meticulous sorting to ensure < 5% botrytized grapes
- Gentle crush
- Macerated 12 hours followed by gentle pressing
- Cold stabilization for 48 hours
- Fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks for 3-4 weeks
- Aged on lees in tank at least 4 months
- Racked and filtered once
- Stored in cellar at 13º C after bottling
Winemaker's Notes
Old Vines Mosel Riesling combines the richness of the over 90 year old Wehlener Klosterberg vineyard with the extract of Kinheimer Hubertuslay and the complexity of Erdener Herrenberg sites. Pronounced floral notes with gooseberry, mirabelle plum, hints of kiwi and juicy apple. Minerality and clear fruit structure complete this well balanced, modern, rich yet clear Riesling. Minerality and clear fruit structure create a rich and modern wine in the semi-sweet QBA style.
Wine Summary
100% Riesling; alcohol: 11.5%; estate vineyards on steep slate slopes along the Mosel near Ürzig; some vines over 90 years; hand harvested; carefully sorted and gently pressed; fermented in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks for 3-4 weeks; aged 4 months on lees in tank, stored at cool cellar temperature until release.
Technical Information
- 100% Riesling
- Alcohol: 11.5%
- Total Acidity: 7.9 g/l
- Residual Sugar: 18.9 g/l
General Info
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Rheinland-Pfalz, Mosel |
| Appellation(s) | QBA / Prädikatsweine of: Ürziger Goldwingert, Ürziger Würzgarten, Erdener Treppchen |
| Proprietors | Markus Berres, Mat Walter Berres |
| Founded | Winegrowers since 1510, Winery 1868 |
| Winemaker | Markus Berres |
| Annual Production | 3800 9L cases |
| Farming (Sustainable, organic, biodynamic) | Sustainable |