Donnhoff

Dellchen Riesling Grosses Gewächs

Dellchen Riesling Grosses Gewächs

Dnnhoff Dellchen Riesling Grosses Gewchs

Variety: Riesling
Region: Nahe
Vineyard: Norheimer Dellchen
Soil Type: Grey slate subsoil covered with a layer of porphyry
Fermentation & Élevage: Fermented and matured in a mixture of stainless steel vats and neutral 10+-year-old
1200L German stückfass from Hösch.

Norheimer Dellchen:
Steep cliffs of extrusive igneous rock (porphyry and melaphyre) rise directly from the banks of the River
Nahe between Norheim and Niederhausen. Between those cliffs are small hollows, known in the local
dialect as “Dellchen”. The slate soils here are mixed with the stony precipitate sedimentary rock of the
adjacent volcanic cliffs. The extremely steep, perfectly south-facing slope is terraced by dry stone walls
that demand a rigorous level of labor-intensive care. Protected by the surrounding cliffs, the Riesling
grapes enjoy an extremely long hang time and year for year achieve perfect levels of ripeness.

Info

Producer:
Donnhoff
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Germany
Region:
Nahe
Appellation:
Nahe
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White

Sizes Available

Full Bottle DE-DHF-17-22 6/750ml
Magnum DE-DHF-17-22M 3/1500ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
98
Date
2023-11-13
"What an exquisite stone fruit nose this super-fine and filigree dry riesling has! Yes, it is also very concentrated, but this and the power are completely underplayed. The result is an almost weightless palate that hangs like a white cloud in the still air. Extraordinary purity and precision at the almost endless finish. From organically grown grapes with Fair'n Green certification. Drink or hold."
Vinous
Score
94-96
Date
2023-09-28
"The 2022 Riesling Norheimer Dellchen Grosses Gewächs unites volcanic and shale soils. The site benefits from underground aquifers. The nose opens with a smoky slate note leading to the lemon- and lime-edged ripe stone fruit. The entire impression is one of yellow-fruited, ripe juiciness. This verges more and more into a yellow spectrum of citrus, perfumed and almost tender. The palate keeps this juicy fruit and dips it into tingling saltiness. Generosity, ripeness, saltiness and textural elements of pear peel and citrus zest unite into a very energetic, driven, almost urgent wine. The finish on the tongue is linear, but the aromas expand and take flight. (Bone-dry)"

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