Weingut Joh. Jos. Prum : Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese 2020

A deep and delicate German Riesling

The estate

Weingut Joh. Jos. Prüm is one of the most iconic and respected estates in the Mosel Valley, known for its exceptional Riesling wines that combine elegance, complexity, and aging potential. Established in the 19th century, the estate has been producing world-class wines from its historic vineyards, particularly in the celebrated Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard. Under the stewardship of the Prüm family, the estate’s wines are a benchmark for Riesling quality, offering precision, balance, and finesse with every vintage.

The vineyard

The Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard, one of the Mosel's most prestigious sites, is renowned for its steep slate slopes that capture maximum sunlight, allowing Riesling grapes to ripen slowly and develop extraordinary complexity. Located along the Mosel River, the vineyard benefits from a unique microclimate with cool temperatures and long growing seasons, perfect for the production of Spätlese (late harvest) Riesling. The soil composition, primarily composed of blue and red slate, imparts a characteristic minerality that enhances the wine’s elegance and depth.

The case

The Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese 2020 is carefully crafted from hand-selected, fully ripe Riesling grapes, which are harvested later than usual to develop the sweetness and richness that define Spätlese wines. Fermentation is carried out with minimal intervention to preserve the purity and terroir-driven qualities of the fruit. The result is a wine of remarkable precision, with a balance of sweetness and acidity that is a hallmark of the estate’s wines.

The blend

The Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese 2020 is a single-vineyard wine made exclusively from Riesling grapes, sourced from the renowned Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard. The wine showcases the best of the 2020 vintage, with the purity of the fruit and the terroir of the Mosel Valley at the forefront. The sweetness is perfectly balanced by vibrant acidity, creating a wine with exceptional harmony and aging potential.

The tasting

The 2020 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese offers a bouquet of fresh citrus fruits, green apple, and delicate floral notes, with an undercurrent of honey and apricot. On the palate, the wine is rich and creamy, with a vibrant acidity that provides excellent balance to the sweetness of the fruit. The finish is long and complex, revealing layers of honeyed fruit, a minerally edge, and a hint of citrus zest that adds freshness and precision. This wine is a beautiful expression of the Mosel terroir and is already a pleasure to enjoy in its youth, while its structure and balance suggest it will continue to develop beautifully with age.