2024 Weingut Dönnhoff Hermannshöhle Riesling Grosses Gewachs

A truly magnificent Riesling from Weingut Dönnhoff, with its 9 Grosse Lagen (large layers) is considered one of the absolute top wines in the region. This Schlossböckelheimer Felsenberg GG comes from the very old and famous Felsenberg vineyard, beautifully situated on a steep, south-facing slope. The vines grow under extreme conditions in soil with weathered volcanic porphyry. The stony soil warms up quickly during the day, resulting in highly distinctive Rieslings with a spicy fruitiness and mineral acidity, internationally recognized for their distinctive, beautiful aromas. At the heart of this fantastic vineyard stands the Felsentürmchen ("little rock tower"), which is also depicted on the label. The vines are approximately 25-35 years old, and the mineral-rich Felsenberg grapes are always harvested with great care, selectively, and, of course, by hand. Weingut Dönnhoff is located in the Nahe wine region. The region is naturally named after the eponymous river and boasts beautiful steep slopes with slate and volcanic soils that provide ideal conditions for richly mineral Rieslings. The Nahe region primarily produces white wine, approximately 75% of which is Riesling. The area boasts some 4,000 hectares of vineyards. This Hermannshöhle GG offers a clear, deep, intense, and complex bouquet of iodine and slate interwoven with notes of lemon, crushed stone, and wet gravel. Intense and concentrated, it has a sur lie character and concentrated fruit. Full-bodied, dense, yet salty on the palate, this Hermannshöhle Riesling Grosses Gewachs is a powerful, rich Riesling with a long, complex, and aromatic finish featuring fine tannins and stimulating lemon bitters. VDP (Verband Deutscher Pradikatsweinguter) Grosse Lage is the designation for the very best German vineyards, each parcel of which is precisely defined. The VDP is a leading organization representing approximately 200 of Germany's best winegrowers. The VDP has mapped the quality of vineyards (and their wines) and categorized them as Erste Lage and Grosse Lage, comparable to the Premier Cru and Grand Cru qualifications in Burgundy. The VDP classification focuses on terroir rather than must weight. Unique wines with a special expression of the specific plot, a mature character, and great aging potential are born here. Only the very best grape varieties, specifically suited to the vineyard, are privileged to be planted here. The strictest possible production criteria guarantee a place at the top of the VDP qualification pyramid. FACT: The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll also receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you choose "Pick up" at the checkout page. We're located right next to the Rijksweg with ample parking. Click here for our address