Nackenheim Rothenberg Riesling
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 20 years from the vintage release, though top dry and sweet expressions can easily age for decades.
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Roasted duck, spicy Thai curry, or pan-seared pork belly
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The Nackenheim Rothenberg Riesling is the crown jewel of the Gunderloch estate, sourced from the legendary 'Roter Hang' (Red Slope) in Rheinhessen. This steep, south-east facing vineyard is defined by its striking, iron-rich red clay-slate soil, which was formed over 250 million years ago. This unique terroir, combined with the tempering influence of the nearby Rhine River, yields a 100% Riesling of extraordinary power, tension, and longevity. Historically, Carl Gunderloch recognized the unmatched potential of this site when he founded the estate in 1890. The wine is celebrated for its brilliant synthesis of ripe peach and apricot aromas, exotic spices, and a profound, smoky, salty minerality that reflects its ancient red soils.
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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