Donnhoff

Roxheimer Höllenpfad Riesling Trocken

Roxheimer Höllenpfad Riesling Trocken

Dnnhoff Roxheimer Hllenpfad Riesling Trocken

Variety: Riesling
Region: Nahe
Vineyard: Roxheimer Höllenpfad
Soil Type: Limestone with veins of red sandstone
Fermentation & Élevage: Fermentations occur is a combination of stainless & used large oak

Roxheimer Höllenpfad:
Famous, steeply sloping vineyard in a small side valley of the middle section of the Nahe River. The Höllenpfad (“Path to Hell”) name is an old one, likely referencing both the vineyard‘s steep slope as well as the unique color of the red sandstone. The surrounding landscape is bathed daily in the rich, warm light of the evening sun as it reflects off the hillside‘s distinctive red soil. It‘s also not hard to imagine that the word “Hell” might have been uttered by many a winegrower after a particularly laborious day on these steep slopes. The weathered warm sandstone of the Rotliegend strata lends the wines their inimitable character. Grapes grown here tend to be very small with intense, nuanced aromas; the resulting wines are elegant with a spicy mineral fruit and excellent aging potential.

Info

Producer:
Donnhoff
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Germany
Region:
Nahe
Appellation:
Nahe
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White

Sizes Available

Full Bottle DE-DHF-06-22 12/750ml
Magnum DE-DHF-06-22M 3/1500ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2023-11-13
"Very striking nose of wild berries and herbs (tarragon!) plus some white peach. Very zesty and vibrant with stacks of mountain freshness on the sleek and focused body, this has stacks of lime zest and pith at the very energetic dry finish. From organically grown grapes with Fair'n Green certification. Drink or hold."
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2023-09-28
"The 2022 Riesling Roxheimer Höllenpfad is from Permian red sandstone. Despite much swirling, the nose is rather shy and does not want to give up any secrets. The taut palate is more forthcoming with a bright, crystal-clear lemon note. The 2022 is a linear wine with a proper streak of lemon zestiness and a deep well of ripe lemon freshness that is serene, streamlined, clear and lasting. Lovely. The fine acidity is buffered with a beautiful, subtle length. (Bone-dry)"

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2023
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2024-09-03
"The 2023 Riesling Roxheimer Höllenpfad is harvested from around 50-year-old vines on steep, south-facing Permian red sandstone. It's made half and half in neutral wood and stainless steel. Lovely savor spreads from the glass with notions of yarrow crushed against stone. The palate is slender but concentrated and vivid, with a juiciness that has something of apple, something of herbal tisane, something of tart orange zest; all are beautifully taut and elongated. The 2023 is understated and lovely, with a savory zestiness on the clean-cut finish. (Bone-dry)"
2023
Wine Advocate
Score
92+
Date
2024-10-31
"Cultivated in red sandstone in a south-facing VDP.Erste Lage vineyard, the 2023 Roxheimer Höllenpfad Riesling trocken opens with a deep, pure, clear and intense, well-concentrated and savory bouquet with stony and herbal notes that are greenish or even grassy and earthy and also phenolic notes. Round and juicy on the palate, with a touch of sweetness, this is a charmingly elegant and fruity Riesling with gentle acidity but a linear mineral finish and aftertaste. Still young, this 2023 should be cellared for at least another three years or so to get the best of it. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in October 2024."
2021
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2022-08-03
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2022-08-25
2020
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2021-08-07
2020
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2021-09-23
2019
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2020-09-17
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2020-08-13
2018
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2020-06-05
2018
Wine Spectator
Score
91
Date
2020-06-10