Citrus Fruit, Herbaceous, and Mineral, Smokey
BODY: Medium
DRYNESS: Very Dry
ACIDITY: High
TANNIN: Medium -
ALCOHOL (%): Pronounced (12-14%)
Origin: Nahe, Germany
Grape Varietals:
Riesling
Winemaking:
Organic Wines
Whole Cluster Fermentation
Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels
Awards:
WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
Cajun chicken, Tacos, Pork Cutlet
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Roast pork, Sichuan grilled meats, Tom Yum soup
The winery can look back on an eventful history. Founded at the beginning of the 20th century, it had a brilliant time as a state wine-growing domain from the 1960s to the 1980s and was undoubtedly one of Germany's top wineries. But the splendor and fame of the Royal Prussian wine-growing domain were soon lost. Only since Jens Reidel and Christine Dinse took over the estate in 2009, made Karsten Peter cellar master and estate manager and turned everything upside down, has the winery returned to its glory days - now under a new name: Gut Hermannsberg
Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Riesling from Nahe, Germany. The Rotenberg vineyard is located in Altenbamberg in the Alsenztal. It is the highest of their seven different VDP.Großen Lagen, situated at 250-350 meters above sea level. The grapes grow on steep, south-facing slopes, whose soils were formed during the Rotliegend period. The soils, shaped by rhyolite, are rich in iron, giving the mountain its name. A light breeze ensures that the grapes ripen slowly.
Taste Profile: A very concentrated and energetic Rotenberg GG that has a lot of the smoked bacon and wild herbs character typical for this site. On the nose, it evokes juicy orange, wild herbs, and mandarin peel. The interplay of layered aromas along with a refreshing acidity structure provides an invigorating and dense drinking experience. The profound minerality and slightly salty finish add complexity. This young wine has a very long finish and considerable aging potential.
Winemaking Process: Organic vineyard work, whole-cluster maceration, only short standing times, half fermented and matured in 600-liter stainless steel containers and half in 600-liter barrels
From the limestone character of Sancerre to the green, herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc of Marlborough, this style group often shows off cut grass and wet stone. Often associated with coastal regions or limestone based terroir, these wines are characterised with crisp acidity, mineraiity, citrus tones, with a hint of grassiness
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