Nackenheim Rothenberg Riesling Auslese Auktion
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 40 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar even longer.
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Blue cheese, foie gras, fruit-based desserts like apple tarte tatin
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The Nackenheim Rothenberg Riesling Auslese Auktion represents the absolute pinnacle of the Gunderloch estate's craftsmanship, sourced from the most prestigious parcels of the legendary Rothenberg vineyard. Situated on the famous 'Roter Hang' (Red Slope) along the Rhine, this vineyard is defined by its striking iron-rich, red clay-slate soils, which absorb heat and impart an unmistakable smoky minerality to the grapes. The 'Auktion' designation indicates a highly exclusive, micro-lot bottling reserved for the annual VDP wine auctions, where collectors vie for Germany's rarest treasures. Crafted from meticulously hand-selected, botrytis-affected Riesling grapes, this Auslese undergoes a gentle pressing and slow fermentation to preserve its intense aromatic profile. The resulting wine is a breathtaking display of tension, balancing luscious, concentrated sweetness with a vibrant, electric acidity that ensures it will evolve beautifully for generations.
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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