LardotRiesling “die Winzerin” 2022 (750ml)

Die Winzerin, translated as the feminine form of ‘winegrower’ or ‘vigneron,’ is a Riesling from the vineyard of Palmberg-Terrassen in Sankt Aldegund. This single-vineyard bottling is one of our most historic, cherished, and deeply complex wines. From our 0.3 hectare plot, which we acquired in 2021, this 2022 is the first release. Vines planted mostly in the 50s and 60s, Palmberg is the part of Sankt Aldegund that stretches away from East-facing Himmelreich (der Bauer), into the shallow side valley of the village, orienting itself South. Grey and blue slate.

The name die Winzerin is an homage to the winegrower and to the historical significance of Palmberg itself. This vineyard, these vines, and this wine is why we do what we do. Selecting the feminine form of the word is a conscious choice made to recognize and give thanks to the many women that historically have gone unrecognized for labor both in the vineyard and in the winery over past generations. Much of the work in single-post sites such as this one has been done by women, and women only, for generations, with very little mention in literature or even in modern-day descriptions of the Mosel. The least we can do is name a wine to celebrate these women, especially this wine.

Crushed and macerated a few hours before pressing, fermentation in barrel on full lees, racked once barrel-to-barrel after 18 months, bottled after 22 months. Aged in tonneau.