Karl Haidle, Riesling Stettener Hader 2021

The grapes in this east-facing vineyard grow in extremely nutrient rich soils such as gypsum keuper and colored marl. Only the morning sun ever reaches this site, promoting a cool microclimate and thus late ripening dates.

Following a long spontaneous fermentation, the wine sits for the better part of a year on the gross lees, some in the estate’s oldest barrels (70+ years, dating back to Karl Haidle himself).

Founded in 1949 by retired, world-class Gymnast Karl Haidle and now onto its third generation, Weingut Haidle has long been a pioneer and leader in fine-wine production in Württemburg.

Today, the young and energetic Moritz Haidle is in charge of the estate. He is a dedicated organic farmer and a passionate devotee of hip-hop culture. A talented graffiti artist, Moritz is no doubt a radical figure in the Swabian wine scene, uprooting the traditional image of the staid German winzer. His vibrant character and commitment to terroir translate in the pure, focused wines that are emerging from this deep, natural cellar. Specializing in Riesling and Lemberger, Moritz gives the unique slopes of Stetten a chance to speak with nuance and clarity.