2024 Dalsheim Oberer Hubacker Riesling VDP.Grosses Gewächs Weingut Keller Rheinhessen 0.75l

2024 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 major limestone deposits in Rheinhessen. Keller Winery cultivates plots of land with deep soils here Calcareous marl and limestone soilsThese features lend the Rieslings tension, structure, and a distinctive minerality. The open, gently sloping hillsides allow the grapes to ripen slowly, resulting in precise, age-worthy Rieslings with a clear expression of their origin.

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 structure 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 2024 in Rheinhessen The growing season was characterized by a balanced period. The grapes were able to ripen slowly and developed a precise balance of fruit, acidity and minerality, which led to elegant, terroir-driven Rieslings with great excitement.

Conclusion

The 2024 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 great Rieslings of Rheinhessen.