Riesling Berg Roseneck Grosses Gewächs 2023

Wine Description for Riesling Berg Roseneck Grosses Gewächs 2023 by Peter Jakob Kühn

Character

The Berg Roseneck ranks among the most legendary vineyard sites of the Rheingau – a steep, south-facing slope that has produced Riesling of extraordinary precision for centuries. Peter Jakob Kühn, a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in the region, vinifies this site with uncompromising clarity. The 2023 displays the crystalline minerality and vibrant acidity structure for which this vineyard site is renowned – a wine of electrifying tension and subtle power.

Terroir & Origin

The Berg Roseneck lies in the heart of Rüdesheim Berg, where quartzite and slate soils impart their characteristic minerality to the Riesling. The extreme slope gradient and south-facing aspect create a microclimate that enables grapes of extraordinary ripeness whilst maintaining freshness. Kühn’s biodynamic management since the 1990s allows the vines to root deeply and express the terroir unadulterated. The 2023 vintage presents itself in the Rheingau as classically elegant with a moderate alcohol content of 12% vol., which lends the wine drinkability and precision.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Riesling from a Grand Cru site, vinified in the traditional dry style of Grosses Gewächs. Kühn works with spontaneous fermentation, extended lees ageing and minimal intervention – a philosophy that gives the wine time to develop its complexity. The vinification emphasises finesse over opulence, tension over fullness. A wine that bears the signature of a vintner who values patience and precision over quick effect.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The saline minerality and taut structure make this Riesling the ideal companion for oysters, scallops or sashimi. It harmonises equally well with pan-fried char, asparagus with hollandaise sauce or mature goat’s cheese. The acidity structure cuts through rich textures, whilst the minerality underscores subtle flavours – a wine for the thoughtful, not the loud table.