# Gut Hermannsberg Steinberg Niederhausen Riesling GG (2022)

- **Producer:** Gut Hermannsberg
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Nahe, Germany
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 11.5%
- **Average price:** €39
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** quince, lemon, peach, grapefruit, apricot, petrol (gasoline)

## About this wine

Gut Hermannsberg's Steinberg Niederhausen Riesling GG is a dry white wine from the Nahe region of Germany. The wine originates from the steep, south-southwest-facing Steinberg vineyard, characterized by its unique Lemberg porphyry soil. This volcanic soil contributes to a cool vineyard environment, influencing the wine's distinct purity and minerality. The estate, founded in 1902, embraces a philosophy of minimal intervention, allowing the vineyard's terroir to express itself. The 2022 vintage, from a warm year, presents elegant fruit balanced by the vineyard's signature minerality.

## Interesting facts

- The Steinberg vineyard's name translates to 'stone mountain'.
- The pale porphyry soil reflects solar energy, keeping vines cool.
- Gut Hermannsberg was originally a Royal Prussian Wine Domaine.
- The estate focuses on dry Rieslings, a shift from historical sweet wine production.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity cuts through rich sauces and complements fatty proteins, while its mineral notes echo the flavors of the sea. Delicate herbal and citrus elements in the wine can bridge with similar notes in the food.

## Wine making process

Gut Hermannsberg employs spontaneous fermentation using native yeasts, typically in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in old, large oak barrels and rests on its lees. Grapes are hand-harvested to ensure quality. The estate's winemaking is guided by a philosophy of minimal intervention, aiming to capture the essence of the vineyard's terroir. Sustainability is a key consideration, with organic farming practices employed.