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Wine estate Frieden-Berg from Nittel on the upper Moselle
In Nittel on the Upper Mosel, the Frieden-Berg winery is making a name for itself with juicy, dry Elbling wines typical of the grape variety and a wide variety of Burgundy wines, which Gault Millau and Eichelmann are equally enthusiastic about and give their recommendations.
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Wine growing family tradition on the upper moselle in Nittel
On the southern Moselle in the picturesque wine village of Nittel, right where Luxembourg and Germany are only divided by the Moselle, is the Frieden-Berg winery - a traditional family business that has been run by the Frieden and Berg families for generations. It is not only a family business, but also one that spans generations. Here, father Horst Frieden and his son Maximillian tackle together to produce a fantastic wine every year. Horst is the owner of the winery and takes on the duties of master winemaker, which is why you'll find him both in the cellar and in the vineyards. His son Maximillian is responsible as cellar master and for the vinification of the grapes
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Wines from the upper Moselle with shell limestone soils
A rather Mediterranean climate and the proximity to the Moselle make this area predestined for wine growing. On a total of 250 hectares of vineyards, the noble vines are cultivated here by the winegrowers of the Moselle. The terroir also speaks for an excellent wine, as the soil consists of valuable shell limestone soils. These ensure that the nutrient content of the soil is particularly high, which ensures an intensive development of the aromatic substances, especially in the case of Elbling and the Burgundy grape varieties of the Frieden-Berg winery. In order to preserve the valuable soils, the care of the vineyard is particularly important. Here, great importance is attached to sustainability and the preservation of the ecological balance. This is also reflected in the pruning of the vines: every year a natural wall is formed from the leaves of the plants to protect the grapes. With the help of the foliage wall, it is possible to optimize and control the solar radiation and humidity. Thus, the grapes receive the loving care they need for healthy and strong growth.
Sustainable winemaking results in extraordinary wines in family tradition
In the past, two families joined forces with the aim of producing high-quality, full-flavored wine, and the Frieden-Berg wine estate has been in family hands for several generations now. Under the leadership of master winemaker Horst Frieden and his son Max, who is an expert in viticulture and oenology, real taste experiences are created with great skill and the courage to innovate. Horst is the owner of the estate and takes on the tasks of the master winemaker, which is why he can be found in the cellar as well as in the vineyards. His son Maximillian is responsible for the cellar and the vinification of the grapes and presents his know-how every year.
Elbling and burgundy grapes grow best here on limestone soils
The fact that the Frieden-Berg vineyard can produce Elbling of exceptional quality is due to the region, which offers the perfect conditions with its typical, precious shell limestone soils. Rich nutritive soils and good climatic conditions are present. Seven different grape varieties are grown on the 13-hectare estate: Elbling, Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir and Dornfelder. When the grapes have reached full maturity, they are transported to the cellar as quickly as possible. There they are gently fermented with the yeast, which is sometimes even natural. This process takes place in modern, steel, stainless steel tanks or small, wooden barriques, in which the wines are stored until they have fully developed their flavor. Special attention is also paid to the in-house sparkling wines, which are produced using the traditional Champenoise method.
Wine assortment
Elbling
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Gris
Crémant Pinot
Crémant Elbling
Sauvignon
Auxerrois
Chardonnay
Winemaking philosophy and quality management
Fermented spontaneously, the wines of Kesselstatt have a stubborn nature that is worth discovering. Quality is a priority. That's why careful manual harvesting and careful selection on the sloping vineyards are part of the daily wine routine, as is the care of particularly old and valuable Riesling vines. Quality can be further improved by viticultural measures such as bunch splitting and green harvesting to reduce yields, as well as leaf removal from the bunch area in early September to reduce botrytis attack. In addition, care is taken to preserve the natural environment of the vines. In order to guarantee perfect quality management in the vineyard and thus enable the production of an exceptional wine, the winemaking team at Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt carries out a strict classification of the terroirs, in accordance with its membership in the Association of Classified German Wine Estates (VDP). Thus, the Riesling impresses with its excellent quality, its elegant minerality and its incomparable lightness.
Expressive wines with terroir characteristics
A lot of manual work is required in the steep slopes of the Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt winery. Soils and vines must be cared for in the best possible way, taking into account the weather conditions. Yield-reducing methods such as grape splitting and green harvesting increase the quality of the remaining grapes, while foliage work ensures good yields. At harvest, the grapes are once again rigorously selected so that only the best grapes become wine. Fermentation is as spontaneous as possible and usually in stainless steel tanks, so that the special characteristics of the terroir are preserved. The Grosses Gewächse of the Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt winery are predominantly aged in wooden barrels. Due to the long fine yeast storage, the wines gain in complexity.
The Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt winery cultivates a total of 46 hectares on the Moselle, Saar and Ruwer rivers, including numerous top sites. The soils are characterized by slate and give the Rieslings a pleasant minerality. Juicy, with fine fruit aromas, the entry-level cuvées offer uncomplicated enjoyment. The VDP Domain wines follow in the quality pyramid with a concentrated and racy Riesling from old vines. The VDP.Ortswein Riesling from Kasel impresses with its aromas of exotic fruits and its enormously long finish. For a special treat, the connoisseur reaches for the VDP.Großes Gewächs from the Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt winery and lets the minerality of the filigree Riesling "Piesporter Goldtröpfchen" dance on the tongue.
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The traditional winery in Schloss Marienlay has been one of the region's flagships for decades. Only a few wineries in the Moselle growing region have such a wide range of potential sites, including the unique monopollage Josephshöfer near Graach. The extensive property also includes parcels in the legendary Scharzhofberg, whose distinctive Rieslings are world-famous.