Monchhof Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese 2021 750 ML

The Erden Prälat is the smallest grand cru vineyard in the Mosel with around 1.5 hectares of steep slopes. The label with the monk is reserved only for wines from this vineyard. The wine shows opulent fruits with herbal and smoky notes on the palate. It features a rich texture and a long finish with vibrant acidity accompanying the sweetness. This wine will last for a couple of decades. Just a stunning wine.
Hand-picked, healthy and ripe grapes from the Erden Prälat are the foundation of this wine. The slate soil is heated by the sun during the day and passes this warmth to the vines during the cooler night- time. The grapes are directly pressed after the arrival at the estate. The Prälat grapes are picked last during the harvest.
Erden is the village name and Prälat the name of the single vineyard. It is on a steep slope and facing full south with near perfect exposure to the sun. It presents a unique terroir blending blue-grey slate elements of the Erdner Treppchen with red (iron oxide) elements more typical of urzig. Most of the vineyard is planted with very old (60-100 years old) un-grafted vines.