Fritz Haag

vines, which reflect on the Moselle river, are planted on just under 20 hectares of vineyards rooted in the characteristic slate soils that distinguish the area, also benefiting from an exceptional full south exposure. Some parcels reach slopes of as much as 80%, a factor that requires all agronomic operations, including harvesting, to be carried out manually, done in multiple passes to select the grapes at the perfect stage of ripeness. An element that contributes to the complexity of some wines is the intervention of Botrytis cinerea, a fungus responsible for the so-called “noble rot” that develops on the bunches destined for Prädikat Auslese, Beerenauslese, and Trockenbeerenauslese. Fermentations occur spontaneously in large wooden vats and stainless steel tanks thanks to the sole intervention of indigenous yeasts, with subsequent aging periods taking place in oak barrels or still in steel.vines, which reflect on the Moselle river, are planted on just under 20 hectares of vineyards rooted in the characteristic slate soils that distinguish the area, also benefiting from an exceptional full south exposure. Some parcels reach slopes of as much as 80%, a factor that requires all agronomic operations, including harvesting, to be carried out manually, done in multiple passes to select the grapes at the perfect stage of ripeness. An element that contributes to the complexity of some wines is the intervention of Botrytis cinerea, a fungus responsible for the so-called “noble rot” that develops on the bunches destined for Prädikat Auslese, Beerenauslese, and Trockenbeerenauslese. Fermentations occur spontaneously in large wooden vats and stainless steel tanks thanks to the sole intervention of indigenous yeasts, with subsequent aging periods taking place in oak barrels or still in steel.

Olivier Haag's goal at the Fritz Haag winery is to enhance the unique characteristics of each vintage, embracing a style aimed at crystalline cleanliness and purity. In general, the Rieslings signed by Fritz Haag stand out for their deep expressiveness and incredible longevity, as well as for the vibrant mineral imprint born from an exceptional terroir.