Gunderloch Pettenthal Riesling Grosses Gewächs 2021

Description

This benchmark Rheinhessen estate was founded in 1890 by the Banker Carl Gunderloch. It has been the passion of the family to focus on the Riesling variety which finds perfect conditions in their vineyards. The 250 million year old “Red slate” -Soil from permian times and the special microclimatic setting on the steep slopes next to the impressive River Rhein build the base for the creation of unique wines. Now the Hasselbach Family cultivates 24ha of vineyards which are planted with 85% Riesling. Working with the vineyards they feel obliged to preserve the plants and the sanity of the soil for the generations to come. Already with cautious pruning they are aiming for very low yields around 50 hl/ha. It is the family’s ambition to find the perfect balance of aromatics, a fruity acidity and the typical minerality of the slaty soils in the grapes.

Tension, racy acidity, animating elegance. Exotic fruit aromas of pineapple and papaya. Juicy texture, dry tasting patterns.