Elbling Urgestein, Frieden-Berg, Mosel, Germany

Elbling Urgestein, Frieden-Berg, Mosel. A unique white wine made from the ancient Elbling grape. Sounds like Tolkien's wine! An excellent white wine from one of the oldest white wine grapes in the world . Low in alcohol (11.5%). And wonderfully fresh with a subtle sparkle. Floral aroma. Flavors of melon, pineapple, apricot, and pear. Lots of juice and minerality. A touch of bitterness at the finish.

• Serving: 8-10 C
• Drink: now until 2028

A delicious aperitif. A real treat with a plate of cod, fries, and salad!

Frieden-Berg Winery is a member of Fair 'n' Green, similar to Terra Vitis in France. In addition to sustainable practices, there are also regulations for staff, among other things. The vineyards are located practically on the border between France and Luxembourg.

Elbling, ancient grape variety

Elbling is a white grape. It is the oldest wine grape in Europe , planted by the Romans over 2,000 years ago in the Mosel wine region. The name Elbling is derived from the Latin word Alba, meaning white.

Until the Middle Ages, Elbling was the most common grape variety in Germany! But from the 17th century onward, Elbling was increasingly replaced by Riesling and Silvaner. This productive Elbling grape produces a dry, sparkling, and fresh white wine with relatively low alcohol. It's also perfectly suited for making Sekt, a sparkling wine.

Elbling has an acidity comparable to that of Riesling, but is somewhat softer and rounder. It is made into a fresh, neutral wine or sparkling wine. Pure, 100% Elbling is rare . Most production disappears into sparkling wine made from other grapes. This wine from Frieden-Berg is therefore very special!

Elbling Urgestein, Frieden-Berg, Mosel