Richter winemakers believe that great wine comes from the vineyards, not the cellar. With this in mind, they strive for precision in their day-to-day winegrowing. The challenge of growing vineyards on the steep slate slopes of the Moselle has been overcome by demanding craftsmanship, low yields, completely natural fertilizers and sustainable growing methods. In addition, all harvesting is done by hand. Winemaking starts with a gentle pressing and a slow temperature-controlled fermentation in traditional old oak barrels (fuder). This careful and thoughtful process preserves the quality of the grapes in the vineyards, develops the unique character of the single-vineyard cuvées and gives Richter wines exceptional longevity. Wherever possible, natural yeasts are used and chemical refining agents are avoided. Max Ferdinand Richter’s 48 steep hectares are located in the Central Moselle Valley between Erden and Brauneberg. The wines are made up of 95% Riesling and 5% Pinot Blanc grapes. The average age of Richter vines is 40 years.

Tasting notes

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate:
“The 2022 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett offers a clear, deep and coolish, flinty/crunchy nose that is deep and remarkably complex but still spring-like in its airy style. Round and luscious but also refined and crystalline on the palate, this is a beautifully balanced and salivating Kabinett with weightless intensity and delicate mineral grip.”