Wine Enthusiast

This is juicy and vibrant, with apricot, persimmon and Meyer lemon notes married to the mineral backbone that gives it freshness. It shows nice balance and focus.

Winemaker Notes

This Monchhof Riesling is a typical elegant Mosel wine with flavors of citrus and peach in combination with a nice minerality. The fresh and elegant acidity shows a perfect balance to the sweetness.

Winery Notes

Formerly a possession of the Cistercian Abbey at Himmerod it is one of the oldest estates in the Mosel region. As early as 1177 documents from Pope Alexander III show the Abbey owned vineyards in and around the village of Ürzig. After secularization the Eymaels in 1804 purchased the estate from Napoleon at an auction in Paris. The estates top vineyards are comprised of the very steep Ürziger Würzgarten, Erdener Treppchen and the “filet” piece in one of the prized jewels in the Mosel valley – the Erdener Prälat. All the vineyards are planted 100% to Riesling (all with original rootstocks).

This wine suits perfectly as a companion for seafood and also spicy dishes that are balanced perfectly due to the sweetness.