Riesling Frauenberg GG 2024 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Riesling Frauenberg GG 2024 1500ml Magnum by Battenfeld-Spanier

Character

The Frauenberg GG by Battenfeld-Spanier ranks among the most convincing expressions of Rheinhessen Riesling altogether. As a Großes Gewächs – the highest classification level of the VDP for dry vineyard site wines – it stands for uncompromising authenticity of origin and artisanal precision. The magnum bottle (1500 ml) promises particularly slow, harmonious maturation: more wine volume, less oxygen contact per millilitre – ideal for a wine that only benefits from time.

Terroir & Origin

The Frauenberg near Flörsheim-Dalsheim is one of the most distinctive individual vineyard sites in Rheinhessen: a steep south-facing slope with deep limestone weathering soils that lend the Riesling an unmistakable mineral tension and structural depth. Rheinhessen was long considered an underrated region – estates like Battenfeld-Spanier have played a decisive role in correcting this perception and establishing the region on the world map of great German white wines.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Riesling is undisputedly the queen of white grape varieties in Germany – nowhere else does it unfold a comparable range between cool elegance and profound complexity. Battenfeld-Spanier works with a natural, biodynamic approach that places the distinctive character of the terroir at the forefront. The vinification typically proceeds carefully, with the aim of preserving tension and freshness. With 12.5 % alcohol and a dry profile, the wine displays the characteristic energy and precision that distinguish this estate.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The vibrant acidity structure and mineral depth of this Riesling make it a versatile table companion. Particularly recommended: grilled pike-perch with herb butter, scallops with cauliflower and caper butter or a classic Wiener Schnitzel. Aged hard cheese and Asian-inspired dishes with ginger and lemongrass also harmonise wonderfully with the wine’s aromatics and liveliness.