Rotenberg GG 2019, Gut Hermannsberg

Rotenberg GG 2019, Gut Hermannsberg

Date Tasted: 1/2023

The Nahe region is named after the river that crosses the forested Hunsrück Hills valleys. Although the Nahe is one of the smaller German wine regions, its extraordinary range of soil types is second to none. For this reason, the region is able to grow a range of varieties and produce a large diversity of wine styles. However, like the Mosel, there are many steep vineyard sites here, and while they can produce great quality, the effort required to farm them has led to many being abandoned. 

Appearance: Medium lemon colour.

Nose: It is fantastic with straightforward minerality, lime, apple and apricot. The warm 2019 vintage benefits the wine with lovely tropical fruits like grapefruit and melon. 

Palate: It still shows intense minerality and tropical character. Super delicious with pineapple, lime and melon. It is medium-bodied with sharp acidity yet well-balanced. It finishes with a long, sweet aftertaste and is super enjoyable!

Drink or Hold: It is perfect now with a bright future for the next 9 years.

Food Pairing: Oysters.

Score: 94 / 100

Name: Rotenberg GG

Producer: Gut Hermannsberg

Variety: Riesling

Vintage: 2019

Region: Nahe, Germany

Alcohol: 13%

Retail Price: 29€

Serving temperature: 10-12 C°

Drink it until 2029