Short and Concise: Facts and Figures
First cultivation:
While evidence has been found that the Trarbacher Ungsberg vineyard was cultivated in Roman times, it was first mentioned in 1669 in the text, “Trorbachische Ehren-Säul,” (“Trarbach’s Honorary Recognition”) by Master Johann Hofmann
Vineyard Cultivation:
2012: 3.5 hectare (8.6 acres)
2015: 7.0 hectare (17.3 acres)
Trarbach Vineyards (all steep slopes):
Ungsberg (Single Cru), partially old vines and ungrafted
Schlossberg (Single Cru), partially old vines and ungrafted
Burgberg (Single Cru), partially old vines and ungrafted
Hühnerberg (Single Cru), old vines and ungrafted
Taubenhaus (Village)
Cultivation and Vinification:
Natural cultivation model (biodynamic)
Environmentally sensitive approach in vineyards and cellar
Maceration employed
Fermentation in Mosel barrels (Moselfuder), Barriques, and Steel tanks
Natural (spontaneous) fermentation
Sur lie (long yeast)
Minimal sulfur additive
Minimal movement during winemaking
Gentle (low pressure) filtration
Style:
Dry to Half-Dry (Feinherb), except Prädikat
Weine:
Böcking Collection :
Delicious blends from the Middle Mosel. Excellent as “pour wines”
Bottling: April – May
-Riesling
-Pinot Blanc
-Rosé
Estate Collection :
Devon Riesling
Vineyards: Blend of Taubenhaus and Single Cru vineyards
Bottling: April-May
Single Cru Riesling,
Bottling: August
Oak fermented and aged with spontaneous fermentation
- Ungsberg
- Schlossberg
- Burgberg
- Hühnerberg