Riesling Sekt & traditional method
Why good Sekt primarily needs time
Not all sparkling wines are created equal.
While many sparkling wines have their carbonation technically added, with traditional bottle fermentation it develops naturally directly in the bottle. This method is considered worldwide to be the highest quality type of sparkling wine production and is also used for many of the world's most famous sparkling wines.
For us, this method perfectly matches our philosophy: Good things take time.
What does traditional bottle fermentation mean?
Traditional bottle fermentation begins with a base wine. In our case, Riesling from the steep slate slopes of the Moselle forms the basis.
After the first fermentation, the wine is filled into bottles with yeast and a small amount of sugar. The second fermentation then begins in the bottle. The carbonic acid that is produced cannot escape and permanently combines with the wine.
This creates the fine perlage that distinguishes high-quality sparkling wines.
In contrast to many simpler sparkling wines, the carbonic acid thus appears significantly more elegant, finer, and more harmoniously integrated.
Why is good sparkling wine aged on its lees?
The real special feature only begins after the second fermentation.
The sparkling wine is then stored on its lees for years. During this time, it develops additional aromas, more depth, and a creamier structure.
The longer this lees aging lasts, the finer the perlage becomes and the more complex the sparkling wine.
Aromas of brioche, fresh pastry, delicate yeast notes, and a special creaminess are not created by additives, but exclusively by time.
This is precisely why patience plays such an important role in the production of high-quality sparkling wines.
Riesling and sparkling wine
A special connection
The Mosel is one of the most exciting regions for high-quality Riesling Sekt.
Riesling naturally brings freshness, elegance, and finesse. These characteristics are particularly important for producing high-quality sparkling wines.
At the same time, the steep slate slopes impart a fine minerality and structure to the wines, which remains even after many years of aging.
This results in sparkling wines with character, tension, and a discernible origin.
Crémant or Sekt
What's the difference?
Many wine lovers compare high-quality sparkling wines to a Crémant.
Indeed, both have a lot in common: traditional bottle fermentation, long lees aging, and high quality standards.
However, the term Crémant is reserved for certain French regions of origin. German sparkling wines are therefore called Sekt, even if they are produced using the same high-quality methods.
Ultimately, it is not the name on the label that matters, but the quality in the glass.
Our Riesling Sparkling Wine
The foundation of our Riesling Sekt is a particularly ripe Riesling vintage from the steep slate slopes of the Moselle.
Through traditional bottle fermentation and long lees aging, it develops a fine perlage, creamy texture, and elegant aromas of brioche, ripe fruits, and yeast pastry.
Despite its maturity, it remains typically Mosel: fresh, precise, and characterized by a fine minerality.
A Sekt for special occasions – and for all moments that don't need a special occasion.
Time you can taste
Traditional bottle fermentation means craftsmanship, patience, and trust in time.
Just as with our wines, we believe that great quality in sparkling wine is not achieved by as much intervention as possible, but by origin, care, and the willingness to let things mature.
Discover our Riesling sparkling wine
Traditional bottle fermentation, long lees aging, and Riesling from the steep slate slopes of the Moselle – for all those who appreciate fine perlage, character, and true craftsmanship.