# Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett (2023)

- **Producer:** Max Ferd Richter
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Mosel, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 8.0%
- **Average price:** €31
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 9–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, lemon, peach, grapefruit, apple, blossom, petrol (gasoline)

## About this wine

The Max Ferd Richter Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett 2023 is a white wine from the Mosel region of Germany. The grapes are 100% Riesling, cultivated in the renowned Brauneberger Juffer vineyard, characterized by its steep, south-facing Devonian slate soils. The wine is produced by Weingut Max Ferd. Richter, a family estate with a winemaking tradition dating back to 1680, now in its ninth generation of family ownership. The estate emphasizes a vineyard-centric approach, prioritizing minimal intervention in the cellar to allow the terroir to express itself. The Kabinett classification signifies a lighter style of German wine, typically with a balance of fruit and acidity.

## Interesting facts

- Family-owned for over 340 years.
- Grapes grown on steep, south-facing slate slopes.
- Fermented using indigenous yeasts.
- Minimal intervention winemaking philosophy.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through richer textures and balances sweetness, while its fruit notes complement a range of flavors. The slight off-dry character makes it forgiving with spicy dishes and savory profiles.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for the Max Ferd Richter Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett begins with selective hand-harvesting from the Brauneberger Juffer vineyard. Fermentation takes place in traditional, old oak Fuder barrels, utilizing indigenous yeasts. This approach emphasizes minimal intervention, allowing the natural characteristics of the grape and the vineyard's terroir to shine through. Following fermentation, the wine continues to age in these Fuder barrels. The estate's winemaking philosophy is rooted in preserving the quality of the grapes and the vineyard, with a strong focus on sustainable viticultural practices, including the use of natural organic fertilizers and the avoidance of chemical treatments.