Located in the wine village of kinheim-kindel of the middle-mosel, the trossen family estate is run by rudolf and rita trossen. They are one of the founding members of eco-vin and pioneers of biodynamic viticulture in the moselle. They have farmed this way for 42 years, which shows through in the vitality of the soil and the diverse ecosystem, which thrive in this nourished environment. Within their 18 fields, predominantly planted with riesling and most of which are on steep slate slopes that the moselle is famous for, every vine must be tended by hand. In fact, there is very little machinery or technology used in any part of the process from the vineyard to the cellar.In 2010 the trossen’s started to explore the possibility of wine made without intervention, nothing added and nothing taken away. Encouragement for this came from sommeliers and the industry at large as public demand is continually growing for more transparency in the products they choose to buy and consume. Without the use of sulfur, riesling develops very differently in its organoleptic profile and can show immense depth of subtlety. These wines make up a second label for the trossen’s called “purus”, which are spontaneously fermented with no sulfur added. Total production of the trossen wines is below 20,000 bottles annually, which translates to less than 1300 bottles of each wine that they produce every vintage. They have never had the intention to grow their production further, as at this volume every vine meets the winemaker several times a year. Either rudolf or rita are the ones to take care of these vines in which they share a profound connection and it is this depth of understanding between man and plant that shines through every bottle of trossen wine.

As with all our producers, we will be donating part of the proceeds from sales to a non-profit close to our heart. For trossen wines, we have chosen to donate to the canadian mental health association. Please check them out.

DREIKLANG RIESLING SPÄTLESE 2018

100% Riesling

12% ABV

RS: 18.7 g/L Acid: 5.6 Sulp. free: 27 mg/l total: 81mg/l

Age of Vines: 40+ years

Soil: Grey slate, sandy loam and gravel

From the best vineyards in the Trossen family: Madonna, Lay and Pyramid, this wine was born:

Triad. An opulent fruit appears here ideally integrated into an elastic framework of salt, stone and earth. The inner fire of such wines will continue

to provide cosy warmth even after decades.

Vinification Method: Grapes are hand-harvested and whole bunches are fermented in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeast. The tanks are cooled by ambient air and fermentation takes place for approximately 10 weeks, or longer as needed. The wine is bottled after a light filtration and minimal addition of sulfur.

838677 | 6 to a case | 750ml, glass,with cork

MADONNA 2018

100% Riesling

13% ABV

RS: 6.9 g/L Acid: 7.0 Sulp. free: 0 mg/l total: 14 mg/l

Age of Vines: 35 years old

Soil: Grey and blue slate

The Madonna is from the heart of Hubertuslay, steep and facing south. This is possibly one of the most expressive natural wines. This year the fermentation remained, after 1 year in the old Fuderfass, at 6.9 g/l. 

Vinification Method: Grapes are hand-harvested and whole bunches are fermented in 350-litre stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeast. The tanks are cooled by ambient air and fermentation takes place over about 8 months. The wine ages for about 11 months and is bottled without fining or filtration and zero sulfur is added

The 2018 Madonna is golden and dense, has a complex nose with ripe notes reminiscent of sherry, plenty of fullness and yet enough flu to stay in suspension. Natural balance in the golden section. Can be enjoyed without food. Big glasses, please, Madonna wants to breathe! 

838666 | 6 to a case | 750 ml, glass with crown cap

Pinot Noir 2018

Pinot Noir/ Dornfelder

12.5% ABV

RS:0.7 g/L Acid: 5.3 Sulp. free: 0 mg/l total: 10 mg/l

Age of Vines: 30 years old

Soil: light, grey and blue slate.

This Pinot Noir is grown on light, grey and blue slate. The grapes were not crushed, fermented as whole grapes (maceration carbonic) and pressed only after 14 days. The must was turned into wine without additives and ingredients, stored in old barriques and stainless steel and now presents itself as delicately fruity and carefree.

Vinification Method: The must was turned into wine without additives and ingredients, stored in old barriques and stainless steel and now presents itself as delicately fruity and carefree.

838676 | 6 to a case | 750ml, glass with cork

Trossen Rot 2018

Pinot Noir/ Dornfelder

12% ABV

RS 1.7 g/L Acid: 5,5 Sulp. free: 4mg/l total: 20 mg/l

Age of Vines: 30 years old

Soil: Grey slate for the Pinot Noir, Sandy clay for the Dornfelder

Coming from low-yielding, high-quality vines, that stand in a fertile soil: sandy loam, which was already cultivated by the Romans. The ruins of a Roman villa are very close by. 

Vinification Method: Grapes are handpicked and destemmed. The juice macerates on the skins for about 2 weeks and is bottled with a light filtration and a small amount of sulfur.

It has a pleasant aroma and taste of dark fruits ( blackberries and black cherries).

838674 | 6 to a case | 750ml, glass, with cork