Fritz Haag
Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Spatlese Riesling 2025
| Denomination | VDP |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 7.5% by volume |
| Area | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer (Germany) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
- Wine and origin: Still sweet white from the Moselle, Germany; from Riesling grapes
- Aromatic characteristics: Notes of white peach, apricot, grapefruit, lime, flowers and wet stone
- Flavour and aftertaste: Sweet and fruity, with vibrant freshness, minerality and long length
- Vineyard and soil: From the historic Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr; slate soils
- Vinification and service: Manual harvesting in several passes; protected bottling; serving temperature 7-9 °C
Description
What type of wine it is
The Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Spätlese Riesling from the Fritz Haag winery is a still sweet white wine, produced from Riesling grapes in the renowned Mosel region. Classified as Spätlese, it shows a significant ageing potential. Its profile is fruity and complex, dominated by aromas of white peach, fresh apricot and pink grapefruit, perfectly balanced by a lively freshness and hints of graphite. The grapes are carefully vinified to enhance the integrity of the fruit, concluding with bottling in a protective atmosphere to ensure a very persistent finish.
Where it comes from
This Riesling originates from the steep slopes of the Mosel in Germany, specifically from the historic Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr vineyard. The terroir is based on soils composed of pure slate. The steep slopes and slate soils of this unique northern region yield exceptional fruit and give the wine its distinct mineral notes.
How it is produced
Production begins with an extremely meticulous manual harvest, picking only the bunches that have reached perfect ripeness. This approach requires multiple passes through the vineyard to ensure only the best fruit reaches the cellar. To conclude the process, bottling carried out in a protective atmosphere preserves the full olfactory spectrum by shielding it from oxygen, keeping the elegant vibrancy on the palate unaltered.
History and curiosities
The historic Fritz Haag estate cultivates vines in the Moselle, a unique northern region where the steep slate slopes yield exceptional fruit. The famous Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr vineyard is at the heart of this production. A fascinating fact concerns the artisanal harvest: only fully ripened grapes are selected in several passes. This dedication ensures the prized Spätlese has a formidable evolutionary potential, allowing this sweet white wine to age and be tasted excellently until the year 2053.
Awards
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2025
96/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2025
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
Over 25 years
After a stay at Mont du Toit in South Africa (the project was managed by Bernd Philippi and Bernhard Breuer) he joined the Wegeler family vineyard in Oestrich-Winkel. There, he ran the vineyard as manager for five years before returning to the Mosel in 2005, in order to take over as successor to the traditional vineyard of Fritz Haag.
Oliver Haag will continue the philosophy of his father, which is the production of fine, fruity, delicate Mosel Rieslings of unmistakable character. His father, Wilhelm Haag was born in 1937. In 1957 he interrupted his education abroad and returned home early because his father, Fritz was ill. He only planned to stay for the harvest but it developed into a life of winegrowing until the vineyard was handed over to the next generation.
With ambition and the knowledge that there were very large locations available, the philosophy also developed that the target can only be achieved through quality. Great vintages in 1959, 1964, 1969, 1971, 1976, 1983, 1985, 1990, 1992, 1993 and 1994 followed, to mention but a few. His work and success proved him right: Wilhelm Haag was awarded "Winegrower of the year 1994" for his achievements. His success naturally reinforced that striving for quality and brought the vineyard an outstanding, worldwide reputation as a Riesling producer. Read more
| Name | Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Spatlese Riesling 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still dessert wine semi-aromatic |
| Denomination | VDP |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 7.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer |
| Vendor | Fritz Haag |
| Story | History and curiosities The historic Fritz Haag estate cultivates vines in the Moselle, a unique northern region where the steep slate slopes yield exceptional fruit. The famous Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr vineyard is at the heart of this production. A fascinating fact concerns the artisanal harvest: only fully ripened grapes are selected in several passes. This dedication ensures the prized Spätlese has a formidable evolutionary potential, allowing this sweet white wine to age and be tasted excellently until the year 2053. |
| Origin | Brauneberg, Mosel, Germany |
| Soil composition | Slate |
| Production technique | Bottled in a protective atmosphere |
| Wine making | Riesling grapes harvested only at full maturity with careful selection in multiple passes; bottled in a protective atmosphere. |
| Residual sugar | 80.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |