2023 Hallgarten Riesling dry Weingut Alexander Schregel Rheingau 0.75l

2023 Hallgarten Riesling dry Winery Alexander Schregel - Rheingau
local wine

Origin:

The 2023 Hallgarten Riesling comes from high-altitude parcels such as Hendelberg, Jungfer, and Würzgarten . These sites benefit from a cooler microclimate, which lends the wines a special firmness and a delicate herbal spice. The soils—ranging from gravel to loess-loam to slate—give the Rieslings their saline minerality and allow the soil diversity to be palpable in the glass .

Expansion:

Alexander Schregel works according to the principle of " lots of vineyard, little cellar ." The grapes are selectively harvested and fermented spontaneously . The wine is bottled unfiltered and with minimal sulfur to ensure authenticity.

Aroma & Taste:

The nose unfolds with cool, clear aromas of citrus fruits (lemon, pomelo), ripe stone fruit, and fresh herbs . Floral nuances such as chamomile and rose water, as well as a piquant minerality, round out the picture. On the palate, the wine is taut, vibrant, and crystal-clear , carried by precise acidity and a salty, long finish. A Riesling of inner tension and elegance .

Food recommendation:

Perfect with grilled fish with herbs , Asian cuisine with ginger and coriander , poultry in light sauces , or fresh goat cheese . It also impresses as a purist solo wine with its invigorating freshness.

Special features of the 2023 vintage in the Rheingau:

The 2023 vintage in the Rheingau produced balanced and fruit-forward Rieslings. A warm summer alternated with rainfall, ensuring sufficient water supply and thus enabling even ripening. The harvest lasted into October, and the Riesling grapes presented themselves healthy, aromatic, and with a very harmonious acid structure . The result is terroir-focused wines with clear fruit and easily digestible alcohol content – ​​a classic Rheingau vintage that emphasizes elegance and balance.

Conclusion:

The Hallgarten Riesling 2023 impressively demonstrates Alexander Schregel's interpretation of the Rheingau's high-altitude vineyards: precise, mineral, and uncompromisingly artisanal . It embodies the signature of a winemaker who stands for loyalty to the terroir and authenticity. A top-class local wine – full of character, purist, and with great potential for development.