The vines at Scharzhofberger are grown to a precipitous slope which enjoys breathtaking views of the Saar Valley. Soils are composed of grey and red slates, very loose and well drained, they form a unique synergy with the microclimate to provide singular conditions for Riesling. The wines are very refined and elegant, with penetrating salty mineral tones and exemplary acidity. The choicest grapes, exhibiting the requisite qualities of a Spätlese are fermented mostly through the action of wild yeasts in old, thousand litres oak foudres. The wines are raised in ancient cellars which were built by mediaeval monks. The deep, very cold and damp environments make the perfect environment in which to gently age the wines.