Dönnhoff, Riesling Trocken, Nahe, Germany 2023

Dönnhoff's Riesling Trocken from Nahe comes from stony, weathered volcanic, with some slate and quartziite. As this wine combines the two major soils that dominate the holdings for the estate, it gives the consumer a look into what Dönnhoff is all about.

This Riesling is vibrant, fresh and elegant with refined fruits notes and a sophisticated acidity.

The Dönnhoff family first came to the Nahe region 250 years ago, establishing a traditional farm in the village of Oberhäusen an der Nahe. Oberhäusen and this part of the Nahe river valley is very pastoral; it feels far away from the relative hustle and bustle of the Rheingau and wine tourism.

Helmut Dönnhoff is a very instinctive winemaker with a natural touch that he’s clearly passed on to his son Cornelius, who joined him at the winery 2007. The Dönnhoffs believe in craft and workmanship with the understanding that “winemaking alone cannot bring quality; it can only retain the available quality.” In the 40+ years that have passed since Helmut began his work some things have changed and shifted, but the commitment to excellence and transparency above all has remained constant from one generation to the next.

To preserve laser-like focus and clarity in the wines, the grapes are pressed as soon as possible – within 3 hours of picking. Wines are fermented in traditional German casks (1200 L stuck and 2400 L doppelstuck) as well as stainless steel with spontaneous fermentations.