Goldloch Riesling Auslese Grosse Lage 2023

Wine Description for Goldloch Riesling Auslese Grosse Lage 2023 by Diel

Colour & Appearance

Radiant, pale golden yellow with luminous green reflections – a visual herald of the youthful freshness and noble sweetness of this Prädikat wine.

Nose

An enchanting aromatic spectrum unfolds: candied lemon and boiled sweets meet stony minerality, followed by apricot, ginger and delicate floral notes. Blossom honey envelops the bouquet with a sweet yet noble elegance – classic Auslese aromatics at the highest level.

Palate

Here the true greatness of this Auslese reveals itself: sweetness and acidity merge into an electric tension. Juicy peach and pineapple aromas dominate, carried by a saline, pronounced minerality that lends the wine structure and depth. At just 8% alcohol, an impressive lightness of touch that never feels heavy.

Finish

Long, finely spiced and invigorating – the minerality resonates, whilst the fruit fades elegantly. A finale that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The legendary Goldloch on the Nahe counts amongst Germany’s great vineyard sites. The vines are rooted in gravel-dominated primordial rock soils from the Permian period, and the traditional terraces with 45-55% gradient demand hand labour and shape the wine’s distinctive minerality.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Riesling, gently pressed and fermented and aged in stainless steel – a purist vinification that allows fruit and terroir to shine unadorned.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Classically with blue cheese such as Roquefort, foie gras or duck terrine. Also brilliant with Asian cuisine featuring spice, Thai curry or dim sum. Equally convincing as a meditation wine on its own.

Special Characteristics

A sweet wine full of finesse that never comes across as obtrusive – the balance between opulent fruit and racy acidity makes it the perfect ambassador for the 2023 vintage and the signature style of Weingut Diel.