Riesling Ölberg GG 2022

Like many great vineyards that have been known and famous for great wines for centuries, the name Ölberg also refers to a former monastery and its biblical reference. The fact that the wines from the Ölberg have the highest viscosity and a particularly high proportion of essential oils has certainly contributed to the name. On the Roter Hang, the Ölberg is the vineyard's southernmost site. It runs in the central area of the Roter Hang in an east-west direction as the main site and is the only one of our Roter Hang sites to have full southern exposure. The rocky soil is very fissured and the vineyard work is arduous. Our vineyard has a gradient of more than 60% and is considered a classic steep slope. While the rock bands rise to the surface in Rothenberg and Pettenthal, the soil in Ölberg is more porous and permeable. The red clay slate has been worn away over millions of years and has virtually replaced the humus layer. The south-facing plot thus acts as an ideal heat reservoir in which the grapes reach their full physiological ripeness evenly.

Bright, light golden yellow.

The aroma of the 2022 Nierstein Ölberg is concentrated and dense, orange, orange oil, lemon, Mediterranean herbs, spicy notes of herbs and undergrowth. An extremely profound and mystical fragrance, full of intensity.

Juicy, dense, even oily on the palate, lots of yellow fruit, lots of citrus paired with salinity and invigorating acidity, a concentrated and at the same time cool, invigorating wine, at the very beginning of its development, which harbours great development potential. Perfect with shellfish and fish dishes and everything that comes from the sea!

Be sure to decant and enjoy not too cold from large glasses.