Weingut Max Ferdinand Richter, Patrizier-Haus, Sekt, Mosel, Germany

Producer Profile

For 300 years, the Richter family has owned and farmed vineyards in the central Mosel area.

Working 16ha of vines, they have consistently produced some of the region’s best Rieslings. The deep valley, cut through the landscape by the Mosel river, has some of the wine world’s most impressive yet precipitously sloping vineyards. Using knowledge gathered over generations, the Richters fastidiously work the terraces, focusing on low yields, using natural fertilizers and cultivating in harmony with the local geology. Selective hand-picking, meticulous work in the cellar, and the use of 960 litre old oak Moselle fuders (foudres) result in single-vineyard cuvées that offer superb drinking but also great ageing potential.

Viticulture

The challenge of cultivating vines on the steep, slate slopes of Mosel is overcome by fastidious handwork, small crop sizes, all-natural fertilisers and sustainable farming practices. Additionally, all harvesting is done by hand.

Winemaking

A secondary fermentation with the Cuvée Close method (Charmat)

Tasting Note

Fresh, lively and animating for all enjoyable occasions. Straight forward combination of apple fruit and harmonic acid balance.

Food Matching

A wonderful aperitif.