Donnhoff

Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Brücke Riesling Spätlese

Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Brücke Riesling Spätlese

Dnnhoff Oberhuser Brcke Riesling Sptlese

Region: Nahe
Grape: Riesling
Vineyard: Oberhauser Brücke
Soil Type Grey slate bedrock covered by a layer of loess loam
Slope 0 – 15%
Aspect South by southwest
Winemaking: Fermented and aged in stainless steel vats.

Brücke

Monopole site for  Dönnhoff – the historic Luitpoldbrücke (Luitpold Bridge), built during the period of Royal Bavarian administration, crosses the Nahe River directly adjacent to the village of Oberhausen. Opposite that bridge lies a small vineyard parcel that benefits greatly from the nearby river’s moderating influence. A distinctive microclimate is created, protecting the vines and promoting early flowering each year, which translates into a long growing season for the late-ripening Riesling grape. The special soil composition, consisting of grey slate bedrock covered by a layer of loess loam, ensures an adequate water supply for the vines even during drought years. These conditions and ancient geology give rise to distinctive and elegant Riesling wines of great structure and concentration. The sheltered valley location is also a perfect stage for grapes to freeze on the vine in cold weather, the necessary precondition for luscious ice wines.These unusual conditions are the reason why this vineyard parcel, though measuring just 1.1 ha, is registered as one of the smallest protected sites on the Nahe.

Info

Producer:
Donnhoff
Vintage:
2020
Country:
Germany
Region:
Nahe
Appellation:
Nahe
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable

Sizes Available

Full Bottle DE-DHF-41-20 12/750ml
Magnum DE-DHF-41-20M 3/1500ml

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Press & Reviews

James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2021-08-07
Wine Advocate
Score
96
Date
2021-09-23

REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2023
James Suckling
Score
98
Date
2024-08-08
"When worlds colide. The tension between the cool, dark side (think Darth Vader) and the enormous brightness of the stone fruit (think Luke Skywalker) makes this astonishing riesling Spatlese extremely compelling. The most beautiful pineapple and grapefruit aromas. Fabulous freshness at the stunningly straight and pure finish. Drink or hold."
2023
Vinous
Score
96
Date
2024-09-03
"The 2023 Riesling Oberhäuser Brücke Spätlese is from a geologically complex site that has loess, loam, shale, weathered sandstone and volcanic formations, the moderating influence of the river also means that botrytis is possible. Spätlese and Auslese are harvested together but selected in the vineyard. Golden and gently botrytised fruit goes into Spätlese. This charms with a touch of crushed blackcurrant foliage and ripest, juiciest Reine Claude plum, all edged with citrus. Beautifully taut, vividly concentrated, yet no heaviness, just light-footed, dancing, playful and oh so balanced. (Sweet)"
2022
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2023-11-13
"A great Spatlese that has deep apricot and mandarin orange fruit with delicate mint and tarragon aromas. Staggering vitality and brilliance on the extremely focused and precise palate. Enormous wet stone character at the super-long finish. From organically grown grapes with Fair'n Green certification. Drink or hold."
2022
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2023-09-28
"The 2022 Riesling Oberhäuser Brücke Spätlese is from a site that combines weathered shale, weathered sandstone and volcanic formations,"
2021
James Suckling
Score
98
Date
2022-08-03
2021
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2022-08-03
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2022-08-25
2019
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2020-09-17
2019
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2020-08-13
2018
Vinous
Score
94
Date
2020-06-05