Nackenheim Rothenberg Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel
⏳ Drinking Window
2026 - 2070
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, fruit-based desserts, and rich foie gras.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Nackenheim Rothenberg Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel represents the pinnacle of sweet wine craftsmanship at the historic Gunderloch estate. Sourced from the legendary Rothenberg vineyard, which translates to "Red Mountain," this steep site is characterized by its dramatic red clay-slate soils, known as the "Roter Hang." This unique geology, combined with the vineyard's proximity to the Rhine River, creates a microclimate perfect for the development of noble rot (botrytis). The "Goldkapsel" (Gold Capsule) designation indicates an exceptional selection of superior concentration and purity. Hand-harvested berry by berry, this 100% Riesling is fermented slowly to preserve its intense, honeyed stone fruit aromas, exotic spices, and striking mineral tension. It is a wine steeped in the rich winemaking heritage of Rheinhessen, showcasing a perfect harmony of opulent sweetness and vibrant, life-giving acidity.
🍾 About the Producer
Weingut Gunderloch was established in 1890 when Mainz banker Carl Gunderloch acquired prime parcels on the steep banks of the Rhine, later becoming a founding member of the VDP. Anchored in Nackenheim, the estate comprises approximately 29 to 31 hectares centered along the legendary Roter Hang ('Red Slope'). This dramatic geological formation is dominated by 280-million-year-old Permian red shale, clay, and slate (Rotliegend), which imbues the vines with unmatched mineral depth, phenolic tension, and warmth reflected from the adjacent river. Sixth-generation winegrower Johannes Hasselbach took the helm in 2016, ushering in certified organic farming, spontaneous fermentations, and a paradigm shift toward tension, lower alcohol, and transparency. Benchmark expressions range from the precise, off-dry Jean Baptiste Riesling Kabinett and bone-dry Grosse Gewächse from Nackenheimer Rothenberg and Niersteiner Pettenthal to world-renowned auction-grade Auslesen and Trockenbeerenauslesen.