Riesling Pettenthal GG 2022

Wine Description for Riesling Pettenthal GG 2022 from Kühling-Gillot

Character

The Pettenthal GG from Kühling-Gillot represents precise, mineral-driven Riesling from one of Rheinhessen’s most prestigious vineyard sites. With moderate alcohol content and a dry style, this wine embodies the essence of Großes Gewächs – concentrated, site-specific and with pronounced ageing potential. The winery’s signature is evident in its clear, unadorned expression, which allows the terroir to speak.

Terroir & Origin

The Pettenthal is considered one of Rheinhessen’s most prestigious Riesling vineyard sites and lies on steep slopes near Bodenheim on the Rhine. The site is characterised by Rotliegendes rock – iron-rich, red sandstones and conglomerates that give the wine its characteristic minerality and spice. The southern exposure and proximity to the Rhine create a favoured microclimate that combines finesse with ripeness. Kühling-Gillot tends old vines here that root deeply and produce complex, terroir-driven wines.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Riesling finds ideal conditions in the Pettenthal to express its tension between fruit and minerality. The Kühling-Gillot winery, under the direction of Caroline and Andreas Kühling, works according to biodynamic principles and employs minimalist cellar techniques. Vinification takes place in traditional wooden casks, which give the wine structure and longevity without obscuring its precision. The 2022 vintage benefited from a warm, dry summer with cool nights – ideal conditions for physiological ripeness with vibrant acidity.

Food Pairing Suggestions

This dry, mineral Riesling pairs beautifully with steamed char, scallops or asparagus with hollandaise. The acidity structure makes it an ideal companion to goat’s cheese or aged Comté. The wine also demonstrates its versatility with Asian cuisine featuring delicate spices or sushi.