2023 "Hell" Riesling Franziska Herke Rheingau 0.75l

2023 “Hell” Riesling Franziska Herke – Rheingau

Lagenwein

Origin

The “Hell” Riesling 2023 comes from Oestrich in the Rheingau and grows on loess, sand and quartzite soils, which... Wine give fine salty minerality and precise structure . With her line, winemaker Franziska Herke brings a purist, handcrafted signature to the traditional family winery.

Ausbau

The wine was spontaneously fermented and unsulfured in used wooden barrel. The long aging on the whole yeast as well as the unfiltered bottling underline the low-intervention approach and provide depth and expression.

Aroma and taste

The nose shows lime, green tea and wet stone, accompanied by fine yeast spice. On the palate, the wine appears taut, precise and salty-mineral tight, precise and salty-mineral, carried by clear acidity and linear structure. Citrus fruit, herbs and floral nuances give Freshness, tension and depth.

Food recommendations

Ideal with Scallops, oysters or marinated salmon. Also suitable for Asian dishes with lemongrass and coriander.

Special features of the vintage in the growing region

The vintage 2023 produced fresh, precise and terroir-influenced Rieslings fresh, precise and terroir-influenced Rieslings in the Rheingau golden autumn with cool nights provided aromatics, balance and lively acidity.

Conclusion

A modern, characterful Rieslingthat combines craftsmanship, origin and clarity . The “Hell” 2023 stands for a new generation of Rheingau wines – puristic, precise and full of energy.