Description

Pitterberg  lies in a small convex slope in the upper Nahe Valley in the middle of the Pitterberg vineyard. The south facing site is ensured sufficient sunshine that warms the grey Devon slate and its weathered debris. The soil is highly mineral; very fine loam covers the slate. The soil is well-drained and holds little moisture, which can lead to dryness in summer. Nightly fall winds are diverted by hill. This GG is picked mainly in the old domaine vineyards in the oldest an steepest part of Pitterberg, high density of plant up to 7500 vines per HA.

Spontanous fermentation in 2000 L neutral oak barrels full yeast contact until bottling in June.

“From about 75-year-old vines cultivated in a steep slate vineyard, the 2021 Im Pitterberg Riesling GG opens with a deep, super pure yet intense and complex nose of ripe fruits and crushed stones. Round, intense and voluptuous yet pure and crystalline on the palate, this is a nevertheless refined, vital and stimulating, dry, saline and grippy Riesling from Münster with a clearly defined, tonic and crisp finish. It’s definitely a long-distance runner but very already attractive at this early stage. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in October 2022.” – 94+ points, Wine Advocate (Stephan Reinhardt)