What importer Skurnik Wines has to say about this wine...
Region: NaheGrape: RieslingVineyard: Norheim DellchenSoil Type Grey slate subsoil covered with a layer of porphyrySlope 50 – 70 %Aspect SouthWine-making: Fermented and matured in a mixture of stainless steel vats and neutral 10+-year-old 1200L German stückfass from Hösch.Age of Vines Approx. 15 – 30 yearsClassification as VDP. GROSSE LAGE®Norheim DellchenSteep cliffs of extrusive igneous rock (porphyry and melaphyre) rise directly from the banks of the River Nahe between Norheim and Niederhausen. Between those cliffs are small hollows, known in the local dialect as “Dellchen”. The slate soils here are mixed with the stony precipitate sedimentary rock of the adjacent volcanic cliffs. The extremely steep, perfectly south-facing slope is terraced by dry stone walls that demand a rigorous level of labor-intensive care.
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Grape Variety
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Vintage
2020
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Size
1.5L
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Farming Practice
Sustainable
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Medium Bodied
German Wines
Is there a better grape than Riesling? Is there a better value? Its fruit purity, its perfume, and its mineral nuance are all unparalleled. And for centuries, the top German Rieslings were priced accordingly: at least as expensive as the top red wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy. But nowadays you could spend a lifetime exploring Germany’s great Riesling-producing regions while staying well within your budget. You might take an occasional break to try Germany’s other white grapes or perhaps a glass of Spätburgunder (the local name for Pinot Noir). It’s time to get started!
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