Nackenheim Riesling
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Typically best enjoyed 2–8 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can develop beautifully for over a decade.
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Spicy Thai curry, pan-seared trout, roasted pork belly
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Hailing from the steep, sun-drenched slopes of Nackenheim in the Rheinhessen, Gunderloch's Nackenheim Riesling is a masterclass in the expression of the region's unique 'Roter Hang' (Red Slope). This striking landscape, characterized by 250-million-year-old red clay-slate soil, imparts a signature smoky minerality and vibrant energy to the Riesling grape. The estate's history is deeply intertwined with local culture; indeed, the famous German playwright Carl Zuckmayer, a Nackenheim native, immortalized the joyful spirit of the region's wines in his classic play 'Der fröhliche Weinberg'. This village-level Riesling is crafted with minimal intervention, capturing the essence of Nackenheim's terroir with its brilliant tension, ripe stone fruit aromas of peach and apricot, and a precise, saline 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