KUPFERGRUBE Riesling Grosses Gewächs

Melaphyre, a volcanic eruptive rock, is covered by Carboniferous slate. Thousands of man-hours were needed at the beginning of the last century to transform the former copper mine and the surrounding rugged terrain into a vineyard. Today, the terraces rise purely south-facing. The grapes tolerate no mistakes and demand the utmost restraint even in the cellar.

The hand-harvested grapes are macerated, pressed, spontaneously fermented, and then aged in both wood and stainless steel. 

On the nose, there are notes of candied fruits and early signs of maturity. On the palate, a complex interplay of flavors emerges with apricot and ripe nectarine, paired with a taut acidity structure, as well as smoky and herbal notes. The finish is characterized by a lively acidity and ripe stone fruit aromas, leading to profound complexity. This wine has immense aging potential.