JJ PRÜM - Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett - Riesling (dry) 2016
The Joh estate. Jos. Prüm is located in the Middle Moselle Valley, around the 50th latitude, one of the most northerly wine-growing areas in the world.
The main consequence of this location is a very long growing season - sometimes until December, with a relatively cold climate which allows Riesling to develop intense fruity, floral and herbal aromas, to maintain high acidity and to absorb the minerality of slate soils.
The Joh estate. Jos. Prüm now has 20 hectares of vines. Only Riesling, mainly from old ungrafted vines.
In the 19th century, the Prüm estate already had a very good reputation until the death of Matthias, the last manager of the family estate. The vineyard was thus divided into 7. It was in 1911 that Johann Josef Prüm, one of Matthias' sons, bought the plots from one of his brothers and created the Joh estate. Jos. Prüm.
In 1969, Manfred Prüm, grandson of Johann Josef, took over from his father Sebastian. He thus continues the family's tradition of excellence.
To this day, Manfred is accompanied by his daughter Katherina Prüm in the development of the estate whose wines are known for their capacity for aging, their freshness and their complex and expressive character.
Joh. Jos. Prüm is part of the VDP. Die Prädikatweingüter, the prestigious association of the best winegrowers in Germany.