Riesling
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit and crisp freshness, though it can gracefully develop additional complexity over 8 years.
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Spicy Thai curries, pan-seared trout, fresh goat cheese
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The estate Riesling from Gunderloch serves as a vibrant introduction to the unique terroir of the 'Roter Hang' (Red Slope) in Rheinhessen. Crafted from grapes grown on the steep, iron-rich red clay-slate soils of Nackenheim and Nierstein, this wine reflects a geological history dating back 250 million years. Under the guidance of Johannes Hasselbach, the winemaking emphasizes minimal intervention, utilizing wild yeast fermentations primarily in stainless steel tanks to preserve the grape's natural energy and purity. The result is a classic dry Riesling that beautifully balances bright citrus and stone fruit flavors with a distinctive, smoky mineral backbone and electric acidity.
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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