# Hermannshöhle Riesling GG (2023)

- **Producer:** Weingut Dönnhoff
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Riesling
- **Region:** Nahe, Germany
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €95
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** lemon, peach, green fruit, grapefruit, apricot, wet stones, biscuit, pastry, almond, honey, petrol (gasoline), dried apricot, orange marmalade

## About this wine

The Hermannshöhle Riesling GG 2023 from Weingut Dönnhoff originates from the VDP.GROSSE LAGE® Hermannshöhle in Niederhausen, Nahe, Germany. This dry Riesling is a product of a historic vineyard site, known for its unique soil composition of blackish-grey slate, porphyry, and limestone. The vineyard's steep, south-facing slope and old vines contribute to the wine's character. Weingut Dönnhoff is a family-owned estate with a long history, focusing on expressing the purity of its terroirs through meticulous vineyard management and precise winemaking. The 2023 vintage experienced varied weather, with late-season dry conditions aiding ripening, resulting in wines noted for their elegance and mineral detail.

## Interesting facts

- Hermannshöhle vineyard is considered the Nahe's top-ranked site.
- Vineyard soils are a mix of slate, porphyry, and limestone.
- Average vine age is over 65 years, some up to 75.
- The vineyard's name may relate to ancient worship sites.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through the richness of fatty foods like scallops and pork, while its minerality complements the delicate flavors of fish and poultry. The wine's complexity can stand up to nuanced dishes, and its acidity balances creamy textures.

## Wine making process

The Hermannshöhle Riesling GG is produced from grapes fermented in a mix of stainless steel and neutral, 10+ year-old 1200L German oak *stückfass*. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging on full lees for a minimum of six months, followed by an additional two months on fine lees in large oak barrels. The vineyard practices emphasize low yields, with meticulous sorting of grapes during harvest, particularly noted for the 2023 vintage due to varied weather conditions. The estate employs sustainable farming methods.