2025 Apostelhoeve Muller-Thurgau Maaastricht

Wijngaard Apostelhoeve is one of the most famous and beautiful vineyards in the Netherlands. The winery is located south of the city of Maastricht on the Louwberg, an extension of the Cannerberg on the west side of the Jeker valley.

Wine grapes were grown in the Jeker valley as early as the Middle Ages. Around 1600 the 'Little Ice Age' ended this. Hugo Hulst, fruit grower, decided to build another vineyard at De Apostelhoeve in 1970. As a result, Apostelhoeve has now become the oldest functioning wine company in the Netherlands. Currently, this beautiful winery has an area of 6 hectares that is used for viticulture.

The soil consisting of pebble and marl with a layer of loess on top lends itself perfectly to the grape varieties: pinot gris, riesling, auxerrois and rivaner. Only white wines are made from these grape varieties, which are related in style and production to wines from Alsace and which also have a wonderful fresh, mineral taste.

Wijnhuis Apostelhoeve always works very carefully with all its processes. Take, for example, the harvest of the grapes. This is seen by this wine house as one of the most crucial steps in the winemaking process. The time of harvest is mainly determined by the ripeness of the grape, as measured by sugar, acid and tannin levels with winemakers making their decision to choose according to the wine style they want to produce. The weather can also be the roster of harvesting with the threat of heat, rain, hail and frost that can damage the grapes and cause various vine diseases.

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Limburg is a province in the south of the Netherlands known for its beautiful landscapes, historic cities and atmospheric vineyards. In recent decades, the province has seen steady growth in wine production, and Limburg is now considered one of the most important wine-growing regions in the Netherlands.

History

The region has a long history of wine production. Many vineyards were planted in the late Middle Ages, but wine growing in Limburg fell into decline due to the Little Ice Age in the 16th and 17th centuries and the grape phylloxera plague in the 19th century. Only in the 20th century did wine production begin to grow again.

Climate

Limburg has a temperate maritime climate, which is favorable for wine growing. The hilly landscapes and southern location provide optimal sunshine, while the cool nights help maintain freshness and acidity in the grapes. The soils range from loess, marl to gravel, allowing winegrowers to utilize different terroirs for different grape varieties.

Grapes

Limburg has planted a diversity of grape varieties, with white grapes predominating. Well-known grape varieties in Limburg are Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Auxerrois, and Johanniter for white wines, and Pinot Noir, Dornfelder, Regent, and Cabernet Cortis for red wines. Johanniter is a native crossbreed that thrives in Limburg conditions.

Müller-Thurgau is a white grape variety. This cultivar was developed in 1882 by the scientist Hermann Müller from the Swiss canton of Thurgau. After gene research around the year 2000, it was determined that this is a cross between the Riesling Weiss and Madeleine Royale, a seedling of the Chasselas. With a worldwide planting of more than 40,000 ha, it is a successfully cultivated grape. It is a grape variety that has relatively few requirements for soil and weather conditions.

What does wine from the Müller-Thurgau grape taste like?

Good wines from the Müller-Thurgau grape combine a sultry, spicy nose with a fresh taste. They have a soft aroma of green fruit and citrus, with a hint of peach and nutmeg. They are light, pleasantly fresh and easy to drink.