S.A. Prüm Dry Riesling Wehlen Ortswein 2019

Winemaking

S.A. Prüm is one of the Mosel's most respected family estates, with a lineage stretching back generations in the steep vineyards of Wehlen. The house is known for a classical approach to dry Riesling—allowing the vineyard's character to shine through rather than relying on residual sweetness—while maintaining the precision and elegance that define top Mosel producers.

Tasting Notes

This is a wine that opens with inviting citrus and green apple aromatics, layered with the flinty, mineral-edged notes that make Mosel Rieslings so distinctive. On the palate, you'll find a beautiful interplay of crisp stone fruit and bracing acidity—the kind of balance that makes the wine feel both substantial and refreshing at once. The finish is clean and mineral-driven, with enough presence to linger without demanding attention, making it a genuinely food-friendly expression of dry Riesling.

Producer

Weingut S.A. Prüm operates one of Wehlen's finest vineyard portfolios, focusing on the steep slate slopes that define this corner of the Mosel Valley. The estate has long championed dry and off-dry styles that reflect the terroir's natural minerality, working within a tradition of meticulous viticulture passed down through the family.

Terroir

Wehlen sits in the heart of the Mosel region in Germany's western Rhineland, where the river carves through dramatic slate hillsides that have been cultivated for centuries. The distinctive blue and gray slate soils impart a distinctive mineral character to the wines, while the steep south-facing exposures and cool continental climate coax out crisp acidity and precise fruit expression in Riesling. The Ortswein designation indicates fruit from the village's finest vineyard sites.

Food Pairings

Try this alongside pan-seared halibut with brown butter and lemon—the wine's minerality and acidity will echo the brightness of the dish beautifully. It's equally at home with a simple charcuterie board of prosciutto and aged Gouda, or dressed up beside herb-brined roasted chicken with spring vegetables. The crisp profile also makes it an excellent aperitif on its own.