Schlossgut Diel Goldlock Brut Nature Sekt

Riesling

Nahe, Germany

The Schlossgut Diel vineyards, castle and winery are of great historical significance. The winery was purchased by the Diel family in 1802 from Baron Dalberg, who had managed to prevent its confiscation by Napoleon’s troops in 1789. Today the winery is owned by prominent gourmand and wine aficionado Armin Diel, well regarded for his work to promote German wine, and whose daughter Caroline is now winemaker and proprietor. Diel’s offerings are a study in both terroir and differences in intensity achieved at various levels of ripeness. Diel is one of few who still vinifies each Grosses Gewächs site at each Pradikät.

Gentle whole berry pressing followed by spontaneous fermentation and extended lees aging in stainless steel tanks. After filtration and tirage, secondary fermentation begins inside the bottle. The wine is then left on the lees for 50 months to develop greater complexity and its characteristic elegant bubbles. Minimal dosage.