TRADITION LEADS TO PERFECTION
The steeply-sloped St. Urbans-Hof Riesling vines are upon trellises favored for centuries in the Mosel.
The trunk and canes of each vine are bound to one post with 7,000-10,000 vines planted per hectare, a high density which crowds the vines to compete for space, forcing the roots to search deep into the slate soils for the ancient decomposed nutrients within and an adequate water supply.
This system has the advantage of allowing work to be done equally well whether conducted horizontally or vertically. By growing parallel to the slope's aspect the vine will then display the greatest vegetation to the sun's rays, essential to create enough sugar from photosynthesis.
This method also allows the tying of the canes low to the ground where the grape bunches may more readily receive the slate's ambient evening warmth.
Ideal Foundation for Riesling
Slate soils imprint wines with character unlike
anywhere else. read more
Slate soils imprint wines with character unlike
anywhere else. read more
Artisans Working Together
To turn a philosophy of quality into reality requires
careful thought and determined planning.
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To turn a philosophy of quality into reality requires
careful thought and determined planning.
read more
Making the Best from Steep Sites
For Nik Weis viticulture is a specialized
form of agriculture. read more
For Nik Weis viticulture is a specialized
form of agriculture. read more
