2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification 
VDP.Grosses Gewächs trocken; the producer notes that the classification is by the VDP and is not regulated by German wine law
VDP.Grosses Gewächs trocken; the producer notes that the classification is by the VDP and is not regulated by German wine lawRegion Nahe
Soil Warm loess clay containing numerous small quartzite pebbles
Orientation South-Facing
Fermentation Vessels Large oak casks
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing After Selective Hand Harvest In Several Passes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Selective hand harvest in several passes and gentle pressing; fermentation and maturation in large oak casks; at least six months on full lees followed by a further two months on fine lees.
Tasting Notes Powerful yet elegant; deep and spicy, with precise mineral character, juicy fruit, lively ripe acidity and a clear structure
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2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification VDP.Grosses Gewächs trocken; the producer notes that the classification is by the VDP and is not regulated by German wine law
VDP.Grosses Gewächs trocken; the producer notes that the classification is by the VDP and is not regulated by German wine lawRegion Nahe
Soil Warm loess clay containing numerous small quartzite pebbles
Orientation South-Facing
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing After Selective Hand Harvest In Several Passes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Fass-Nr. 2426; vines are reported as 20–40 years old, with an approximate yield of 40 hl/ha and 100% selective hand harvest. The sheet initially states fermentation and maturation in wood and stainless steel, while its detailed paragraph states fermentation and maturation in large oak casks. It also reports at least six months on full lees followed by two months on fine lees.
Tasting Notes Powerful yet elegant; deep and spicy, with precise mineral character, juicy fruit, lively acidity and a clear structure
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Classification 
VDP.Grosse Lage; dry Grosses Gewächs
VDP.Grosse Lage; dry Grosses GewächsRegion Nahe
Soil Warm, Mineral-rich vineyard soil
Orientation Southerly Facing
Fermentation Vessels Seasoned barrels and stainless-steel tanks
Production Details Barrel-Nr. 1871; vines are reported as 20–30 years old, with an approximate yield of 40 hl/ha and 100% hand harvest. Fermentation took place in seasoned barrels and stainless-steel tanks.
Tasting Notes Rich yet extremely elegant, spicy, finely mineral, fruity and concentrated
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Classification VDP.Grosse Lage; dry Grosses Gewächs
VDP.Grosse Lage; dry Grosses GewächsRegion Nahe
Soil Warm, Mineral-rich vineyard soil
Orientation Southerly Facing
Fermentation Vessels Seasoned barrels and stainless-steel tanks
Production Details Barrel-Nr. 1757; vines are reported as 20–30 years old, with an approximate yield of 30 hl/ha and 100% hand harvest. Fermentation took place in seasoned barrels and stainless-steel tanks. The producer identifies 2017 as its first opportunity to harvest part of the recultivated vineyard section for a dry Riesling.
Tasting Notes Rich yet extremely elegant, spicy, finely mineral, fruity and concentrated
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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