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Subregion | Germany > Nahe |
Colour | White |
Type | Still |
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The 2020 Kreuznacher Kahlenberg Riesling trocken is from a steep vineyard on loess-loam soils with gravel and quartzite. Pure and fresh yet also fruity on the nose, with dusty lemon and wet earth and stone aromas, this is a medium-bodied, round and piquant dry Riesling with juicy fruit, fine grip, fine tannins and grapefruit bitters on the finish. 12.5% alcohol. Tasted at the domain in July 2021.
From a former von Plettenberg vineyard, classified as a VDP Erste Lage (premier cru), but easily with the quality of a Grosses Gewächs (dry grand cru).
A cool fragrance combines the aromas of fresh green fruit and stone fruit with a mineral dash. A little broader in flavour than the estate wines, but still very dry. A positively searing taste of grapefruit is joined by crisp notes of green fruit, a hint of kernel and a sprinkling of rock dust. Pure and crystalline. (MS)
This is the right wine for anyone who thinks that dry riesling is always austere, Very generous and juicy with chalky character that neatly counterpoints the full, citrusy fruit. Long finish that’s stony, but far from tart. From organically grown grapes with Fair'n Green certification. Drink or hold.