S.A. Prüm Blue Trocken Riesling 2022

A dry, entry-level Riesling that punches above its classification. The "Blue" name nods to the distinctive blue slate soils of S.A. Prüm's Bernkasteler vineyard parcels, which lend this wine its characteristic mineral backbone. Light and lively, with an aromatic nose and a clean, focused finish.

Quick Facts

• Producer: Weingut S.A. Prüm
• Region: Mosel, Germany
• Appellation: VDP Gutswein (Estate Wine)
• Grape: 100% Riesling
• Style: Dry (Trocken)
• ABV: 12%
• Closure: Screwcap (Stevlin)
• Farming: Certified Organic
• Vintage: 2022

Tasting Profile

Color: Light gold with a pale straw hue.

Nose: Intense and aromatic, with ripe apricot, citrus peel, white peach, and a distinct petrol note that speaks to Riesling's classic character. Subtle herbal and floral undertones lend freshness.

Palate: Dry and structured, with pronounced stone fruit and a mineral thread running through the mid-palate. Crisp acidity keeps everything lively. Green apple and pineapple emerge on the mid-palate, with a clean, gently bitter finish.

Why We Love It

This is S.A. Prüm's calling card for dry Riesling lovers. The Blue is named for the copper-rich blue slate of Bernkastel that gives the wine its backbone and saline edge. At this price point and quality level, it is one of the most honest expressions of what Mosel trocken Riesling is all about. It is a great wine for guests who say they "don't like Riesling" because it is sweet, and it is equally good for the collector who wants something approachable tonight while the bigger wines rest.

Winemaking

Grapes are harvested from certified organic vines. Fermentation takes place with native yeasts over approximately eight weeks in stainless steel tanks. The wine is aged sur lie for added texture and complexity before bottling under a Stevlin screwcap closure. No added sulfites beyond the minimal levels used at bottling.

Serving and Pairing

Serve at 50 to 54 degrees Fahrenheit. The wine's dry mineral profile and lively acidity make it a natural pairing for chicken, seafood, and Asian-inspired cuisine. It also works beautifully with lighter preparations of pork, soft cheeses, and dishes with citrus or ginger notes. A strong alternative for Chardonnay drinkers at the table.

Drinking Window

Drinking well now through 2027. Best enjoyed with some chill to highlight its aromatic intensity and freshness.

Estate Overview

The Prüm family's roots in the Mosel date to 1156, making them one of the oldest documented winemaking dynasties in the world. S.A. Prüm was formally established in 1911 by Sebastian Alois Prüm and has been shaped in its modern form by Raimund "The Red" Prüm, who took over in 1971 and expanded the estate from 3.5 to 30 hectares. In 2017, Raimund's daughter Saskia assumed full ownership, becoming the first woman to lead the estate in its history. S.A. Prüm is a founding member of the VDP, Germany's association of premium wine estates, and farms all vineyards with organic methods. Their holdings in the Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Graacher Domprobst, and Bernkasteler sites represent some of the Mosel's most storied terroir.