Molenberg Prestige

Elegant and fine with a perfect balance between aromas of oak and fruit. Potential of aging. 

Fermentation on stainless steel tanks. 18 months of aging on French and Hungarian oak, of which 50% new oak.

Soil: sand-loam with Diestian sand, ironstone, flint stones and gravel. Underneath this, well-drained layers of Ledian and Paniselian sand

Climate: cool temperate climate influenced by the North Sea

Sustainable viticulture: defoliation, green harvesting, 5 km of indigenous hedges and sowing flower seeds against natural predators, sowing grass seeds to prevent erosion, using compost

Minimizing the ecological footprint (Certificate Carbon Footprint by Ecolife in Leuven):

• solar panels
• use of rainwater
• wine boxes of recycled cardboard
• use of light wine bottles
• well-insulated buildings
• reuse of chopped prunings
• combination of several actions in the vineyard to minimize diesel consumption.

Gastronomic wine that goes well with sophisticated, culinary dishes.