Julius Treis Riesling Old Vines

Fifty-year-old vines on slate soil on the Mosel — you can feel that in the glass: The Julius Treis Alte Reben combines Riesling acidity with a depth that younger vintages rarely reach.

The Julius Treis winery is a classic Mosel winery whose sites are located on the region's characteristic blue slate soils. Old vines develop deeper roots, lower yields, and more concentrated grapes — the prerequisite for this style. Maturation in wooden barrels gives the wine structure and gently rounds off the acidity without covering up the fruit.

On the nose, ripe lemon, white peach, and a clear slate undertone appear — that salty minerality that distinguishes slate-influenced Mosel Rieslings from others. On the palate, the wine appears filigree despite its power: taut acid structure, medium body, long mineral-fruity finish.

Served at 8–10 °C, it pairs with grilled river fish, zander with caper butter, or a mature Munster cheese. It also convinces as an accompaniment to Asian dishes with ginger and lemongrass.