Nackenheim Rothenberg Riesling Auslese
⏳ Drinking Window
2025 - 2060
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, foie gras, and fruit-based desserts like apple tarte tatin.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Gunderloch Nackenheim Rothenberg Riesling Auslese is a sublime expression of one of Germany's most legendary vineyards. Situated on the famous 'Roter Hang' (Red Slope) in Rheinhessen, the Rothenberg vineyard is renowned for its steep, east-facing gradient and its striking 280-million-year-old red clay-slate soil. This unique terroir, combined with the warming influence of the nearby Rhine River, provides the perfect conditions for developing botrytis (noble rot) while preserving a vibrant, electric acidity. Hand-harvested with meticulous selection, this 100% Riesling Auslese showcases a masterclass in balance, where luscious sweetness meets intense mineral tension. The estate's history dates back to 1890 when banker Carl Gunderloch purchased these prime sites, establishing a legacy of producing world-class, age-worthy sweet wines that capture the fiery essence of the Red Slope.
🍾 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.