Müller Thurgau DOC 2024

Origin

The Müller Thurgau variety, also known as Rivaner or Riesling X Sylvaner, is a cross between Riesling and Madeleine Royal. It was developed in 1882 by Professor Müller from the Swiss canton of Thurgau.

Vintage

After a rainy spring and a sluggish start to summer, August brought the long-awaited turnaround: Sunny and warm days encouraged the ripening of the grapes and allowed early varieties to reach very good quality. Harvest began at the end of August under nearly perfect conditions, accompanied by stable weather lasting into September. With the onset of autumn rains, the harvest of late-ripening red wines became more challenging due to demanding weather conditions. Nevertheless, the vintage produced exciting white wines and early-ripening red wines of remarkable quality.

Tasting notes

– bright yellow-green
– aromas of peach, nutmeg and elderberry
– juicy, round and balanced, aromatic on the finish

Recommendation

This wine should be paired with light appetizers, poached or sautéed fish, or enjoyed as an aperitif.

Vinification

Destemming of ripe, healthy grapes, after which the must was pressed, and then naturally clarified; fermentation at a controlled temperature of 16 °C, 3-months ageing on the fine lees in stainless steel.

Vineyard

East-facing vineyard slope situated at 550 – 650 meters above sea level. Mineral-rich conglomerates on chalky gravel and porphyry foundation.