Winery Claes Schmitt Erben: Traditional Wine Excellence at ProWein 2024
The small Claes Schmitt Erben winery in Trittenheim on the Moselle produces fine wines from steep vineyards with a high proportion of Riesling. The classic family business is committed to producing good quality.
A rarity now: Noble ice wine from the Moselle
At ProWein 2024, owner Mr. Niko Schmitt will have two ice wines from two different vintages on his stand alongside some Riesling wines, which have now become a rarity. The special thing about ice wine is that the grapes have to be harvested and pressed at sub-zero temperatures, ideally at minus 8 degrees. It is not easy to predict how the weather will develop and whether the low temperatures will be reached in any given year. As the grapes for making ice wine have to be frozen and pressed in this state, all the grape's ingredients are concentrated. This does not only apply to the sweetness, the aroma and acidity are also concentrated. As a result, ice wine is very strong in concentrated form.
Noble sweet wines go well with Asian cuisine
At ProWein 2024, owner Mr. Niko Schmitt will have two ice wines from two different vintages on his stand alongside some Riesling wines, which have now become a rarity. The special thing about ice wine is that the grapes have to be harvested and pressed at sub-zero temperatures, ideally at minus 8 degrees. It is not easy to predict how the weather will develop and whether the low temperatures will be reached in any given year. As the grapes for making ice wine have to be frozen and pressed in this state, all the grape's ingredients are concentrated. This does not only apply to the sweetness, the aroma and acidity are also concentrated. As a result, ice wine is very strong in concentrated form.
