PettenthalRieslingGrandCru2022

<p> The Pettenthal is our first historic location in the Roter Hang and is located on a height of 90 – 170 meters. With a slope gradient of up to 70%, it is the steepest parcel in all of Rheinhessen. At the end of the 1980s, during the greatest depression, Carolin’s father bought some rows of vines. At that time, Hectare instead of origin, and the Pettenthal was difficult to cultivate. Today we manage 110 rows in the prime area of ​​this world-class unique origins, which then as now is undisputed as a great Terroir for Riesling. The soils of this large vineyard consist of Steep slope of red slate and sandstone and in the flatter part of Loam and clay. The higher the altitude, the poorer the soils become and the The vines must have deeper roots. In our plot, the primary rock band of the Pettenthal. With minimal humus cover, the Grapes here are particularly deep in the rock. The wines are produced according to strict Selection by hand, the must fermented spontaneously and carefully in the Complex and multi-layered, it needs like a great Red wine needs air to fully develop. The fruit appears at most as Extra on, reduced to peach kernel, the white of the lemon and Grapefruit peels. Grown on the clearly perceptible Rotliegend is dominated by stony notes and distinctive spicy aromas of pepper and dried herbs. Compact and powerful on the palate It opens with a creamy melt and viscous feel. The agile, animating Acid permeates it with stringent vibration and is firmly coated by finest phenolic. With enormous thrust, the Pettenthal builds immense Tension on the palate, pushes itself forward pulsating and accumulates to a powerful bass in the reverberation. The Pettenthal calls for large kitchen and can be used anywhere in France where you need a great Burgundy: Exquisite sea fish in fine sauces, Braised guinea fowl or rabbit with sage and apricots.</p>