Dry Riesling Estate
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from the vintage release, when its vibrant fruit profile and crisp acidity are most expressive.
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Pan-seared trout, pork schnitzel, spicy Thai green curry
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The Gunderloch Dry Riesling Estate serves as a brilliant liquid postcard from the legendary 'Roter Hang' (Red Slope) of Rheinhessen. Sourced from estate-grown Riesling vines rooted in 250-million-year-old red clay-slate soils, this dry bottling captures the dramatic tension of its steep-slope origin. Under the stewardship of Johannes Hasselbach, the estate utilizes ecological farming and spontaneous fermentations to let the natural character of the vineyard shine. The wine is vinified in a combination of stainless steel tanks and traditional large German oak casks (Stückfass), allowing it to develop a textured mouthfeel while retaining its razor-sharp, electric acidity. It represents a historic winemaking tradition that dates back to 1890, delivering a classic dry style characterized by bright citrus, stone fruit, and a distinct, smoky mineral finish.
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Founded in 1890 by banker Carl Gunderloch, the Gunderloch estate is located in Nackenheim in the Rheinhessen region of Germany. Today, the winery is managed by Johannes Hasselbach, representing the sixth generation of the family to craft exceptional, terroir-driven wines. The estate is deeply committed to ecological viticulture and is renowned for its holdings in the legendary Nackenheimer Rothenberg vineyard, situated along the clay-slate "Roter Hang" (Red Slope). Gunderloch is celebrated globally for its precise, mineral-rich Rieslings, ranging from the dry Nierstein Riesling trocken to the off-dry Jean Baptiste Kabinett and luscious, age-worthy Auslese and TBA expressions.Address: Carl-Gunderloch-Straße 1, 55299 Nackenheim, Rheinhessen, Germany. Website: https://www.gunderloch.de