Donnhoff - Hermannshohle Riesling Großes Gewachs 2022

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Producer	Donnhoff
Country	Germany
Region	Nahe
Varietal	Riesling
Vintage	2022
Sku	12017096
Size	750ml

 

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• Region: Nahe
• Grape: Riesling
• Vineyard: Niederhauser Hermannshöhle
• Soil Type: Argillaceous slate with limestone veins and volcanic elements
• Slope: 40 – 60%
• Aspect: South
• Age of Vines: Up to 65 years
• Classi­fication: VDP. GROSSE LAGE
• Wine-making: Fermented and matured in a mixture of stainless steel vats and neutral 10+-year-old 1200L German stückfass from Hösch.

Niederhauser Hermannshöhle:
For over 100 years, the Hermannshöhle has been revered as the Nahe‘s top-ranked site and the benchmark by which all other vineyards in the region are judged. It takes its name from a small mine, or “Höhle”, in the middle of the hillside. “Hermann” is derived from Hermes, the Roman god of messengers and travelers, and the name likely hints at an ancient place of worship once located here. This site faces due south and lies 130 –175 m above sea level. Its soils are primarily blackish gray slate mixed with extrusive igneous rock, porphyry, and limestone. For generations, this marvelous site has shaped our expectations for what fine wines from the Nahe can achieve.

A perfect, steep southern slope with soils consisting of blackish-grey slate and volcanic elements, extremely rich in minerals. The stuff of legends, for over 100 years this has been the most lauded site in the
entire Nahe wine-growing region.

"The restrained beauty of the peachiness in the nose is hard to describe, but easy to be overwhelmed by! On the compact palate this has staggering concentration yet still manages to be very light on its feet. The finish is blade-runner sharp, but the blade also flashes in the sun. Breathtaking drive and energy for the very warm and dry vintage. Then comes the remarkable wet-stone minerality and you can’t wait for the next sip. From organically grown grapes with Fair'n Green certification. Drink or hold. (8/7/23)"