Sloping Hills. Shining Sun. Spectacular Flavour.

When it comes to the cultivation and creation of fine wines, there's no place quite like the Moselle

Valley. This fertile region has been famed for it's wine for thousands of years. From Riesling to

Chardonnay, from Crémant to Pinot Noir, the vineyards of Koeppchen, Palmberg and the

Grevenmacher Fels are noted, far and wide. The secret to this success is found in the very Earth

itself. Growing great wine isn't easy, it takes a lot to get it right, and the Moselle Valley has got what

it takes : The Sun, The Soil, The Slopes.

THE SUN :

The growth of grapes for wine-production requires the light and warmth of the summer sun. At

Alice Hartmann's, we harvest our grapes later in the year, to ensure the fruit is fully ripened on the

vine. That extra exposure to the sun means our grapes are high in sugar, thanks to the natural

moisture loss brought on by the continual heat. This is what gives our wine it's signature sweetness,

and fullness.

THE SOIL :

The Moselle Valley has all of the ideal components for rich and fertile soil, thanks to the abundance

of limestone-shell and slate clay. We pride ourselves on our insistence on the most natural approach

possible, with no herbicides or pesticides, and an emphasis on quality over quantity. Our grapes are

picked by hand, and our flavours are crisp and authentic. What grows in the field is what goes in the

bottle, every time

THE SLOPES :

The iconic terraced slopes of the Valley are crucial to our process, with their forty-five degree angle

and south-west orientation allowing them to catch the light of the sun, while providing shelter from

the more inclement weather. Not only that, the slopes provide excellent drainage, keeping our soil

from becoming either too dry, or too sodden. It isn't always easy, but our commitment to excellence

ensures that every harvest is an expression of joy, come rain or shine.

All of this and more goes into every bottle of Alice Hartmann wine, with each harvest being a

unique experience, that we invite you to become a part of.