Markus Molitor Sparkling Riesling Brut NV gentle warming rather than tank

gentle warming rather than tank heating

and then the must is fermented in large wooden barrels

the buried clay fermenting vessels at the heart of Georgia's 8

whose ownership brought sustained investment in vineyard and cellar

persistent finish—equally suited to sipping neat or mixing into a crisp

Markus Molitor Sparkling Riesling Brut NV gentle warming rather than tankMarkus Molitor has been producing sparkling wines since 1982 and is one of the pioneers in the tradition of sparkling wine in this region. The grapes for this wine come from a variety of Molitor's vineyards along the river Mosel. The slate soil imparts minerality and focus to the finished wine. Vinification: 100% Riesling. The grapes are carefully selected, crushed, and then the must is fermented in large wooden barrels. A second fermentation follows