2025 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Region Nahe
Soil Dark clay slate (tonschiefer), Also called carbon slate
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and large traditional oak casks
Oak Types Oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Vines are 25–45 years old; yield is approximately 45 hl/ha; grapes are selectively harvested by hand.
Tasting Notes Falstaff Gutsriesling Trophy 2025: balsamic and mineral, with orange, blood orange and slate; supple and textured, with a firm acid core, balance, density, youthful compactness and a long finish.
Critics Ratings 93

2021 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Region Nahe
Closure Screwcap
Tasting Notes Ulrich Sautter, Falstaff tasting dated 21 November 2022: balanced, with gentle acidity, spice and fruit.
Critics Ratings 90

2020 Technical Specifications

Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Region Nahe
Soil Clay slate
Sites Predominantly Leistenberg, supplemented by first selections from local crus
Tasting Notes Robert Parker/Wine Advocate: pure, stony and citric, with earthy nuances, juicy structure, fine phenolic grip, salty-piquant acidity and an expressive finish. James Suckling: pristine and sleek, with peach, nectarine, Amalfi-lemon zest, building minerality and a long focused finish.
Critics Ratings 93

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Producer Information

Address
Bahnhofstraße 11, 55585 Oberhausen an der Nahe, Germany
Phone
+49 (0)6755/263
Owner
Cornelius Dönnhoff
Cellarmaster
Cornelius Dönnhoff