2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification VDP Grosses Gewächs; the producer notes that the classification is not regulated by German wine law
Region Nahe
Soil Extremely mineral-rich black-grey slate with volcanic eruptive rock, Porphyry and limestone elements
Orientation Steep South-Facing Slope
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vessels and classic oak barrels
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Fass-Nr. 2530. Vines are described as up to 75 years old and yield as approximately 35 hl/ha. The fruit underwent 100% selective hand harvest in several passes. Fermentation and maturation used stainless steel and classic oak barrels; the detailed product text specifies maturation in large oak barrels for at least six months on gross lees followed by two months on fine lees. Release begins in September 2026.
Tasting Notes Clear, intense and complex bouquet with concentrated Riesling fruit; dense, deep and mineral, yet elegant and delicate, with a long finish, salty character and crystalline freshness
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification Grosses Gewächs
Region Nahe
Soil Extremely mineral-rich black-grey slate and volcanic elements
Orientation Steep South-Facing Slope
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vessels and classic oak barrels
Production Details Fass-Nr. 1969. Vines are described as up to 70 years old and yield as approximately 35 hl/ha. The fruit underwent 100% selective hand harvest, and maturation occurred in stainless steel and classic oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Very complex and nobly elegant, with concentrated richness, deep minerality and a powerful yet elegant dry profile
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification Grosses Gewächs
Region Nahe
Soil Extremely mineral-rich black-grey slate and volcanic elements
Orientation Steep South-Facing Slope
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel vats and classic oak barrels
Production Details Barrel-Nr. 1880. Vines are described as up to 65 years old and yield as approximately 35 hl/ha. The fruit underwent 100% selective hand harvest, and maturation occurred in stainless-steel vats and classic oak barrels.
Tasting Notes Very complex and nobly elegant, with intense rich flavour, deep mineral tones and a mysterious aristocratic character
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Bahnhofstraße 11, 55585 Oberhausen an der Nahe, Germany
Phone
+49 (0)6755/263
Email
Owner
Cornelius Dönnhoff
Cellarmaster
Cornelius Dönnhoff