Am Stein Innere Leiste Spatburgunder (750ml)

The VDP.ERSTE LAGE sites are premium first class vineyards, which each possess their own individual character and optimal growth conditions. They are proven to produce long-lasting wines with sustained high quality. The grapes must be selectively harvested by hand. The maximum yield here is 60hl / ha. Erste Lage wines (like the equivalent of ‘Premier Cru’) boast sustainable quality with unique character.

The Würzburger Innere Leiste is located in a steep valley section on the south side of the former bishop’s residence “Marienberg”. Innere Leiste loosely translated means “inner crest”.  The soil makeup is ‘mushelkalk’, a sediment layer of calcareous algae and mussels. The clay-containing limestone formed over millions of years contributes to the fact that the soil has a very good heat storage capacity. This results in a balanced availability of nutrients for the vines and the wind-protected position of the land and the influence of the microclimate ensure optimum grape maturity. 

This wine is made according to the principles of organic and biodynamic farming and winemaking. The grapes undergo a long cold maceration, cool fermentation; aged for 12 months in large wooden barrels and used French barriques.