2024 Rüdesheim Riesling dry Weingut Alexander Schregel Rheingau 0.75l

2024 Rüdesheim Riesling dry Winery Alexander Schregel - Rheingau
local wine

Origin:

The 2024 Rüdesheim Riesling comes from renowned vineyards such as Roseneck, Bischofsberg, and Klosterberg , which are among the most famous steep slopes in the Rheingau. The vines are deeply rooted in soils of quartzite, slate, and loess , which lend the wines their characteristic minerality and tension. This unique combination of steep slopes, Rhine-facing vineyards, and a cool microclimate produces Rieslings that are among the most precise and long-lasting in the Rheingau .

Expansion:

As is typical for Alexander Schregel, the winemaking process follows 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 . This purist approach emphasizes the origin and clearly expresses the uniqueness of the terroir .

Aroma & Taste:

On the nose, the Rüdesheim Riesling 2024 displays meadow herbs, delicate yeast spice, and a hint of lychee . On the palate , juicy stone fruit, yellow apple, and cool herbal notes combine with a subtle salinity. Taut and precise in its acidity, powerful at its core yet elegant at the same time—a Riesling with a clear structure and a long, stimulating finish .

Food recommendation:

It pairs perfectly with grilled zander with herbs , sushi, and sashimi , as well as with poultry dishes with lemon and thyme sauce or goat cheese with honey . A wine that excels both in fine dining and as a distinctive solo wine .

Special features of the 2024 vintage in the Rheingau:

The 2024 vintage is considered a "blessing in disguise" in the Rheingau. Despite late frost and difficult flowering, the vineyard's location on the Rhine and its good water supply allowed predominantly healthy Riesling grapes to be harvested. Yields were average, with must weights reaching 80–85° Oechsle. The result was very fruity, terroir-influenced wines with harmonious acidity and moderate alcohol – a vintage with plenty of character and elegance.

Conclusion:

The Rüdesheim Riesling 2024 is a powerful and precise local wine that impressively captures the DNA of its renowned vineyards. With its combination of minerality, herbal spice, and taut acidity, it embodies Alexander Schregel's purist style and demonstrates how contemporary Rheingau Riesling can be today: strong in character, true to its terroir, and with great aging potential .