Sorentberg stands for characterful Mosel Riesling and an extraordinary winegrowing project in Reil. Tobias Treis and Ivan Giovanett brought the almost forgotten Reiler Sorentberg back to life. After the vineyard had lain fallow for more than 25 years, its extensive restoration began in 2012. Today, Rieslings are produced here whose style is closely connected to the distinctive origin of this extreme steep vineyard.
The Reiler Sorentberg covers a total of 9.48 hectares and lies in a cool, well-ventilated side valley of the Mosel. The vineyards are entirely south-facing, with average gradients ranging from 80 to 110%. The soil plays a defining role: rare red Wissenbach slate with shell inclusions is a distinctive feature of the Sorentberg and gives its Rieslings their characteristic spice.
Another remarkable feature was discovered during the vineyard’s restoration.
In the upper and particularly steep section of the Sorentberg, almost 1,000 old, ungrafted Riesling vines had survived decades of neglect. The vines were carefully cleared by hand and brought back into cultivation. Despite extensive research, their exact planting year remains unknown.
Sorentberg Winery therefore brings together historic vines, an exceptional steep Mosel vineyard and rare slate soils. The result is distinctive Riesling that places origin, spice and the unmistakable character of the Reiler Sorentberg at its heart.
