Frieden-Berg Winery, Mosel, Germany

Weingut Frieden-Berg, Mosel, Germany

Weingut Frieden-Berg is located almost on the border with Luxembourg and France, on the Moselle river. The winery is a member of Fair ’n’ Green — a sustainability certification similar to Terra Vitis, with regulations for both the vineyard and staff.

Elbling: the oldest wine grape in Europe

Elbling is more than 2000 years old — already planted in the Moselle region by the Romans. The name comes from the Latin Alba (white). Until the Middle Ages, Elbling was the most common grape in Germany, before being largely displaced by Riesling and Silvaner. Most Elbling nowadays disappears anonymously into Sekt. A bottle of purely bottled Elbling is therefore rare!

Elbling Urgestein — Sounds like Tolkien, tastes like a discovery

Low alcohol (11.5%), wonderfully fresh with a slight sparkle. Floral aroma, melon, pineapple, apricot, and pear. Plenty of juice and minerality. A hint of bitterness on the finish. Perfect as an aperitif or with fish and chips.

Wines at Lekker Sapje

Elbling Urgestein — rare white wine from the oldest grape in Europe.