95 Suckling

Winery Gut Hermannsberg Rotenberg GG Riesling 2018

Nahe, Germany, White wine, Riesling
0.75 l, Item no. 11500

The Altenbamberger Rotenberg is characterised by its name: Its geology is characterised by Rotliegende, a type of rock containing a high iron content of haematite. This also determines the fine, salty minerality of the extremely steep site in a side valley of the Nahe. Slate clay and quartz porphyry round off the soil mix there. The 2018 vintage's Grand Cru is captivating with its complex and multi-layered flavours. There is a lot of fruit, exotic flavours such as grapefruit, pineapple and papaya, but also hints of red fruit such as cassis. These are joined by herbs and floral tones and a fine smokiness that lends tension. All of this is incredibly balanced and harmoniously interwoven - a great charmer at the level of a VDP.GG.

Characteristics

Vintage: 2018
Wine color: white
Classification: great side
Alcohol content: 13,5 %
Drinking temperature: 8-10°
Additives: Sulfite
Storage capability: 10 - 15 years

Varieties

Riesling: 100,0 %

Packaging

Bottle size: 750ml
Features: natural cork
Packaging: -

Hermannsberg Estate

The eagle on the label refers to the historical origins of today's Hermannberg Estate. It was founded in 1902 as the Royal Prussian Domain, with the quasi "state" mandate to produce world-class white wines. 96 years later it was privatised by the state of Rhineland-Palatinate.