Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling

Score

96

"Deep and ripe, but still so bright, this has stunning aromas of dried pear, bergamot and vermouth. Extraordinary concentration and structure for just 11.5% alcohol. Then comes the very long, compact and stony finish. Built for the ages. Limited production. From organically grown grapes with Fair'n Green certification. Drinkable now, but best from 2025."

Score

92-94

"The 2022 Riesling Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland was harvested in the rocky, steep part of the Rottland, the warmest parcels, close to the river, on grey slate. The note of Amalfi lemon on the nose is immediately pure, if still distant. More air and temperature intensify this notion and add a sense of yeasty creaminess. The palate is fluidly concentrated, compact, salty and stony but smooth. Naked acidity counters this rich fluidity and shines with lemony brightness. A textural element is restrained and subdued but nonetheless present. This is a concentrated, stony, strait-laced classic, already speaking more of stone than fruit. Saltiness echoes. (Bone-dry)"