Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese 2013

Dönnhoff Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese 2013

Luscious & Mineral Off-Dry White Riesling Nahe , Germany
Mature apricot, citrus and honey with vivid slate freshness.
£64.95
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Why You'll Love It
With over ten years of bottle age, this wine has moved beyond youthful fruit into a more complex, layered style. Notes of ripe apricot, preserved citrus, honey and subtle petrol are balanced by vibrant acidity and the cool mineral character that defines Hermannshöhle. The sweetness remains beautifully integrated, giving the wine richness without heaviness. A superb match for blue cheeses, foie gras, lightly spiced Asian cuisine or fruit-based desserts, though mature Spätlese of this calibre is equally compelling enjoyed on its own.
About The Producer
The Dönnhoff family have been farming in Oberhausen, on the banks of the River Nahe, for generations, but it was Helmut Dönnhoff who transformed the estate into one of Germany’s great names from his first vintage in 1971. Today, his son Cornelius continues the family’s meticulous approach across some of the Nahe’s finest vineyards.

Dönnhoff’s Rieslings are celebrated for their remarkable purity, energy and sense of place. From the volcanic slopes of Kupfergrube to the slate and sandstone of Hermannshöhle, Brücke and Leistenberg, each vineyard has a distinct character, translated with extraordinary precision in the cellar. The result is a range of beautifully transparent Rieslings that we believe rank among the very finest wines Germany has to offer.
Winemaking Information
The 2013 Hermannshöhle Riesling Spätlese comes from selectively hand-picked fruit on the steep, south-facing slate and volcanic slopes of Niederhausen. The wine fermented and matured in stainless steel, preserving the purity of the fruit. The 2013 bottle is 9% ABV and published tasting information reports approximately 78 g/L residual sugar, technically a sweet wine balanced by pronounced acidity. The site's concentration and freshness give impressive cellaring potential.
Wine Details
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Wine Details
Grape
  • Riesling
Region Nahe
Country Germany
Wine Type White
Wine Style Luscious & Mineral Off-Dry White
Vintage 2013
ABV 9%
Volume 75cl
Production Methods
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Sustainable
Note: Wines listed as "Organic" and "Biodynamic" refer to both practising and certified production.