Joh Jos Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese 2019

Description

The Riesling grape enjoys ideal growing conditions in the slate soil and mild climate of the steep, sun-drenched slopes of the Middle Mosel Valley. After a long, continuous vegetation, J. J. Prum provides a careful selection and vinification. The resulting Joh Jos Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese 2019 has an outstanding longevity. It is rich in taste with a fresh, fruit, delicate flavour, and low alcohol content. As always there is considerably more depth of fruit here than in the Kabinett-level wines, though not necessarily more overt sweetness. Instead, it is a question of more flesh, more power, and therefore wines that can stand up to richer food. Great interplay between delicate exotic-fruit aromas and cool, northerly elements (also apples and fresh herbs) in the nose and on the medium-bodied, concentrated palate, the acidity very bright and stony and driving the very long, whiplash finish. There is some natural grape sweetness in there, but you barely notice it. Drink or hold. – Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com, 96 points The Finer Details Style – White Wine Varietal – Riesling Country – Germany Region – Mosel Vintage – 2019 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 8.5%