Dönnhoff Schlossbockelheimer Riesling 2024

Dönnhoff Schlossbockelheimer Riesling 2024

Classic & Mineral Dry White Riesling Nahe , Germany
Citrus, grapefruit and flinty minerality with vibrant acidity and a long, smoky finish.
£36.95
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Why You'll Love It
Bright and finely structured, this Riesling offers impressive precision without sacrificing drinkability. Notes of grapefruit, lime and crisp orchard fruit are complemented by smoky, flinty minerality and a saline edge that reflects its volcanic origins. The lively acidity keeps the palate fresh and focused, making it an excellent partner for grilled fish, shellfish, sushi or lightly spiced dishes. A characterful introduction to one of the Nahe's most distinctive terroirs.
About The Producer
The Dönnhoff family has farmed vineyards around Oberhausen in Germany's Nahe valley for more than two centuries. Helmut Dönnhoff transformed the estate into one of Germany's benchmark Riesling producers, and his son Cornelius continues that exacting work today. Their holdings span some of the Nahe's most celebrated sites, including Hermannshöhle, Dellchen, Felsenberg and the volcanic slopes of Schlossböckelheim. Rather than imposing one uniform style, they allow the extraordinary variation in slate, sandstone and volcanic rock to speak through the fruit. Meticulous picking, gentle pressing and carefully judged use of stainless steel and traditional large oak casks give wines of purity, balance and remarkable longevity. From expressive village wines to some of Germany's greatest dry and sweet Rieslings, Dönnhoff is a defining name in the region.
Winemaking Information
This village Riesling is sourced from younger vines in the celebrated Schlossböckelheimer Felsenberg, where pure volcanic soils of weathered porphyry and melaphyre give the wine its distinctive character. The grapes are harvested by hand, gently pressed and fermented in a combination of stainless steel and traditional large oak casks. The result is a wine that captures the unmistakable identity of this remarkable site while remaining approachable in its youth.
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Wine Details
Grape
  • Riesling
Region Nahe
Country Germany
Wine Type White
Wine Style Classic & Mineral Dry White
Vintage 2024
ABV 12%
Volume 75cl
Production Methods
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Sustainable
Note: Wines listed as "Organic" and "Biodynamic" refer to both practising and certified production.