Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese - Joh. Jos. Prüm

The Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese - Joh. Jos. Prüm shines in the glass with a bright straw-yellow colour and fine, silvery-green highlights. From the very first impression, the nose is captivatingly intense yet delicate at the same time. Ripe pear and juicy quince meet delicate blossom honey, accompanied by fine notes of fresh mint and lemon balm. A cool, stony minerality recalls wet slate, while a hint of vanilla and a subtle touch of sage lend additional depth to the aromatic profile.

On the palate, this Riesling displays impressive precision and clarity. The fruity sweetness is elegantly integrated and carries flavours of candied pear, quince preserve and pale blossom honey. The lively, taut acidity provides a fresh counterpoint and creates a sense of playful tension. The characteristic slate minerality of the Mosel region runs like a common thread through the entire flavour profile, lending the wine a cool outline. Fine herbal notes of mint, lemon balm and sage add aromatic accents, while the finish lingers for a long time with bell-like clarity and precision.

The structure is silky yet firmly defined. The body is medium-weight, though marked by impressive depth and inner concentration. The sweetness is perfectly balanced, supported by a lively acid structure that gives the wine elegance and lightness. This interplay creates a style that combines playful ease with great complexity. Tannin plays only a delicate, barely perceptible role here, leaving the focus entirely on fruit, minerality and the balance of acidity.

This Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese - Joh. Jos. Prüm comes from one of the Mosel’s most famous Riesling sites. The steep slate slopes of the Wehlener Sonnenuhr shape the wine’s character with cool minerality and fine herbal spice. Here, the Riesling grape variety reveals its full potential: vibrant freshness, immense aromatic depth and impressive ageing potential. As a pure-varietal white wine from Germany, this wine bears the unmistakable signature of the Mosel.

• Colour: bright straw yellow with greenish highlights
• Aroma: pear, quince, honey, mint, lemon balm, sage, vanilla, slate minerality
• Palate: finely fruity, sweet, lively acidity, cool minerality
• Texture: silky, elegant, delicate and deep at the same time
• Grape variety: Riesling, pure varietal
• Origin: Mosel, Germany
• Alcohol content: 7.5% vol.

1. Intense aroma with distinctive slate spice
2. Harmonious interplay of sweetness and acidity
3. Long, crystal-clear finish
4. Characterful expression of the Wehlener Sonnenuhr site

Production of the Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese – Joh. Jos. Prüm

The grapes for the Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese - Joh. Jos. Prüm come from extremely steep vineyards along the Central Mosel. The climate in this region is characterised by cool nights, moderate temperatures and a long growing season. During the day, the dark slate reflects the sun’s warmth, while the Mosel provides additional brightness in the vineyards. This combination gives the grapes intense aromatics, fine spice and a taut acid structure.

The soils consist predominantly of weathered Devonian slate. This geological formation shapes the vines with pronounced minerality and a distinctive, cool aromatic character. The deeply rooted vines penetrate the finest fissures in the rock, absorbing a wide range of minerals there. This creates a terroir character reflected in the typical slate spice and crystalline clarity of the wine.

The grapes are harvested selectively, with great care and usually by hand. Fully ripe grapes are placed in small containers so that they reach the cellar intact. For an Auslese, only particularly concentrated and aromatically mature berries are selected for vinification. Several passes through the vineyard ensure rigorous selection from the outset. This demanding work enhances the precision and expressiveness of the finished wine.

In the cellar, the estate focuses on gentle processing of the grapes. Following a soft pressing, the must flows into stainless-steel tanks or traditional wooden casks without heavy mechanical handling. Fermentation takes place slowly and at cool temperatures so that the delicate aromas of pear, quince, honey and herbs are fully preserved. Careful maturation on the fine lees gives the wine additional creaminess, complexity and longevity.

The style of the Joh. Jos. Prüm estate stands for classic, timeless Mosel Rieslings of impressive finesse. Its philosophy is centred on elegance rather than opulence, precision rather than volume. Each vintage presents a clear signature: low alcohol, intense fruit expression, pronounced minerality and impressive ageing potential. The wines often mature over many years, developing additional honeyed and mature notes while retaining their freshness.

Serving Suggestions for the Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese – Joh. Jos. Prüm

The character of this wine pairs especially well with refined, aromatic dishes. Its fruity sweetness and taut acidity provide a perfect framework for dishes featuring exotic spice, gentle heat or a creamy texture. Blue cheeses, fruit-based desserts or refined Asian cuisine create impressive combinations.

• With mild, mature blue cheese
• With foie gras terrine and pear chutney
• With Asian dishes featuring gentle chilli heat
• With desserts featuring apple, pear, quince or pale berries
• With fine pâtés and terrines accompanied by a sweet component

As an accompaniment for special moments, this Riesling radiates an almost festive elegance. It complements celebratory menus, anniversaries, receptions and intimate evenings for two. Enjoyed on its own, it offers a quiet moment of respite in the glass after a long day. Among wine enthusiasts, it reveals its full complexity particularly impressively.

The ideal serving temperature is between 8 and 10 degrees Celsius. When served too cool, the wine presents its aromas with restraint; when served too warm, the sweetness becomes too prominent. At the recommended temperature, the fruit, herbal spice and minerality unfold in perfect balance. A fine white-wine glass with a slightly inward-curving opening concentrates the aromas and directs the wine precisely onto the palate.

With suitable storage, this Riesling shows impressive ageing potential. A cool, constant environment away from direct light and major temperature fluctuations is ideal. During the first few years, the wine primarily displays fruit, freshness and clear slate notes. With increasing maturity, notes of honey, dried fruit and fine herbs become more pronounced. In this way, this Auslese Riesling can accompany discerning wine lovers for many years.

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