2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification VDP Grosses Gewächs, trocken
Region Nahe
Soil Slate and porphyry
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Oak Types Oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Cask 2529. Steep terraced vineyard in a rock hollow; vines are 15–45 years old and the stated yield is approximately 40 hl/ha. The grapes undergo selective hand harvesting with multiple passes and gentle pressing, followed by maturation in large oak casks for at least six months on full lees and a further two months on fine lees. Release begins in September 2026.
Tasting Notes Powerfully spicy yet playful and elegant; finely balanced, filigree but intense, with ripe fruit, fine tannins, crystalline acidity, persistent salinity and a salty finish.
2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification VDP Grosses Gewächs, dry
Region Nahe
Production Details Cask 2085; scheduled for release from September 2021.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification Grosses Gewächs, dry
Region Nahe
Soil Slate and porphyry
Production Details Cask 1878. The protected, steep terraced site gives the grapes an extremely long hang-time. Vines are stated as 15–30 years old, yield as approximately 40 hl/ha, and harvest as 100% selective and by hand.
Tasting Notes Charismatic, lithe and playful, with striking spice and depth.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification Grosses Gewächs, dry
Region Nahe
Soil Slate and porphyry
Production Details Cask 1753. The protected, steep terraced site gives the grapes an extremely long hang-time. Vines are stated as 15–30 years old, yield as approximately 25 hl/ha, and harvest as 100% selective and by hand.
Tasting Notes Charismatic, lithe and playful, with striking spice and depth.
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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