2023 Donnhoff "Niederhauser Hermannshohle" Riesling Spatlese, Nahe, Germany
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ABOUT THIS WINE
The grapes for this wine come from the Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle parcel, which is planted on steep, south-facing slopes with black-grey slate, limestone, and volcanic elements. These are old vines, up to 70 years old, yielding highly concentrated grapes.
The fruit is hand-picked with strictly selective sorting to ensure only optimal, botrytis-free and botrytis-affected clusters are selected. Gentle pressing is used to retain the utmost purity of the fruit. The juice is fermented slowly in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to lock in the wine's characteristic spring-like lightness, intense citrus notes, and crisp acidity.
ABOUT THIS PRODUCER
The Dönnhoff family has a rich history in the Nahe region, having established a traditional farm in Oberhäusen 250 years ago. Helmut Dönnhoff took over the estate in 1966, shifting focus from mixed farming to quality wine production. Under his leadership, the estate grew from four hectares to 25, maintaining a commitment to excellence and craftsmanship. Helmut's son, Cornelius, joined in 2007, continuing the family philosophy of balance and quality.
To preserve laser-like focus and clarity in the wines, the grapes are pressed as soon as possible – within 3 hours of picking. Wines are fermented in traditional German casks (1200 L stuck and 2400 L doppelstuck) as well as stainless steel with spontaneous fermentations.
Donnhoff’s cellar is unique in its capacity to hold all of its production entirely in stainless steel or in cask, allowing for the ideal élevage for any wine at any point during a vintage. Although the Nahe is a dry region, Dönnhoff does not water their vineyards as to encourage deep rooted vines. The soil is covered with organic material like straw and compost to preserve water and to avoid evaporation and erosion in heavy rains.
The vines are all grown on wireframes, low to the ground to benefit from the warmth of the stoney topsoil, and at a density of approx. 6000 vines per hectare. The Riesling vines are old clones sourced from the sites in Niederhausen and Schloßböckelheim. Grapes are always picked by hand at Dönnhoff over two to three passes through each vineyard.
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| Grape(s) | Riesling |
| Farming | Sustainable |