Wine Estates in Germany BOLLIG-LEHNERT Trittenheim & Piesport Region: MOSEL Vineyards: Trittenheim (Apotheke, Altärchen); Piesport (Goldtröpfchen, Falkenberg) Dhron (Dhron-Hofberger) Varietals: Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir Owner: the Bollig family Winemaker: Stefan Bollig Remarks: appealing, light & stylish, crisp predicate Mosel wines Stefan Bollig, vintage 1961 and passionately devoted to his work, is a fine example of the new generation of Mosel vintners. The family has been producing wine since the 17th Century, but new cellars and house have been built on the outskirts of Trittenheim. Stefan and his wife Jill live in the estate house in Trittenheim with their family, whilst the Weinstube am Domhof (a wine pub) is situated in the old Piesport house. The total holdings of 4 hectares (10 acres) are tended by the family themselves, the steeply sloping vineyards being composed mainly of blue and black slaty soil. Stefan has been managing the estate since 1987, after completing his viticultural studies and practical experience in Trier and Bad Kreuznach. Dedication to the estate and costly investments have achieved a high standard of quality. Not many small estates would invest into such an expensive and modern low-pressure tank press which is so essential for producing a clear and clean must. Careful vineyard management and gentle processing from the vineyard to the cellars underline the quality benchmark. The wines ferment and mature in wooden Fuder (1000 litres) casks in the cool underground cellars, the natural sweetness being retained, where appropriate. Recently, more storage capacity with stainless steel tanks has been added. Stefan Bollig's wines are stylish and crisp with a fine fruity elegance and good mineral content. The fine, pronounced, yet ripe acidity, especially in recent vintages since 1988, gives his wines plenty of maturing potential. The estate label with matching gold capsule, depicting the estate house in Piesport, has been taken from an engraving in the family's possession, and was introduced in 1995 to emphasize the traditional Mosel style of the wines. Apart from using natural cork, Stefan has been bottling Kabinett wines with the new Stelvin closure since the 2007 vintage. click here for estate website |
