Nackenheim Rothenberg Riesling Auslese 3*
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Typically best enjoyed from 10 to 40+ years from the vintage release, as its intense sweetness and vibrant acidity allow it to age gracefully for decades.
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Blue cheese, Foie gras, Fruit-based desserts like peach tart
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The Nackenheim Rothenberg Riesling Auslese 3* represents the pinnacle of sweet wine craftsmanship from the Gunderloch estate. Sourced from the legendary, steep slopes of the Rothenberg vineyard—famed for its striking red clay-slate soil known as the 'Roter Hang' (Red Slope)—this wine is made from 100% Riesling grapes. The '3*' (Three Star) designation indicates an extraordinary selection of highly botrytised, shriveled berries, harvested by hand in multiple meticulous passes. The iron-rich soils impart a profound mineral tension that perfectly balances the intense, honeyed sweetness and vibrant acidity of the noble rot. Historically, the Rothenberg has been celebrated for centuries, with its unique microclimate near the Rhine River fostering the perfect conditions for late-harvest botrytis. Fermented slowly and aged with precision, this Auslese is a masterpiece of longevity, complexity, and luscious depth.
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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