2023 Dalsheim Oberer Hubacker Riesling VDP.Grosses Gewächs Weingut Keller Rheinhessen 0.75l

2023 Dalsheim Oberer Hubacker Riesling VDP.Grosses Gewächs – Weingut Keller – Rheinhessen 

single-vineyard wine

origin

The location Upper Hubacker in Dalsheim It is one of the great limestone vineyards of Rheinhessen. The winery cellar cultivates plots of land with deep soils here Calcareous marl and limestone soilsThese vineyard sites lend the Rieslings tension, structure, and a distinctive minerality. The exposed locations around Dalsheim allow for slow ripening of the grapes, resulting in aromatic precision and excellent aging potential.

Expansion

The grapes were selectively hand-read and gently pressed. Fermentation took place with natural yeasts and the expansion took place predominantly in large wooden barrel instead. VDP.Grosse Gewächs It matured for several months on the fine lees, which creates structure, depth and complexity.

Aroma and taste

In the glass, the wine displays a bright golden yellow color. The nose is reminiscent of citrus zest, white peach and a delicate herbal spiciness, accompanied by a pronounced limestone minerality. On the palate it has tight and precise, with living acid and salty tension. The texture is concentrated yet elegant, the aftertaste long and mineral-driven.

Dietary recommendations

Ideal turbot, shellfish or veal loin with light jus. Equally excellent with Asian dishes with a subtle spiciness or with mature hard cheeses. Served with 9–11 °C.

Special features of the vintage in the growing region

The year 2023 in Rheinhessen was characterized by a long growing season with good water supply. The grapes developed a balanced equilibrium of ripeness and acidity, resulting in precise, terroir-driven Rieslings with great elegance.

Conclusion

The 2023 Dalsheim Oberer Hubacker Riesling VDP.Grosses Gewächs from the Keller Winery shows a highly precise, mineral-driven top-quality RieslingWith its salty tension, clear fruit and impressive depth, it is one of the characterful single-vineyard Rieslings of Rheinhessen.