Nackenheim Riesling Als wars ein Stuck von mir
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Typically best enjoyed 3 to 12 years from the vintage release, as its intense mineral structure and vibrant acidity beautifully integrate and develop complexity over time.
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Pan-seared trout, roasted pork belly, or mildly spicy Southeast Asian curries.
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Crafted by Johannes Hasselbach of the historic Gunderloch estate, 'Als wär's ein Stück von mir' (meaning 'As if it were a piece of me') is a deeply personal dry Riesling that pays homage to the famous German playwright Carl Zuckmayer, a native of Nackenheim. This wine is sourced from the steep, iron-rich red clay-slate soils of the legendary 'Roter Hang' (Red Slope) in Nackenheim. Fermented spontaneously with native yeasts and aged on its fine lees in traditional large oak casks, this Riesling is made with minimal intervention to preserve the raw, vibrant energy of its terroir. It offers a striking tension between smoky, salty minerality, ripe stone fruit, and wild herbal notes, capturing the very soul of the Rheinhessen's most famous slope.
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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