Schlossberg lies in the bend of the Rhine, the so-called “Binger Loch”, west of Rüdesheim and opposite Bingen and the Mäuseturm. Here, the Rhine changes direction and flows after its Rheingau East-West Intermezzo back to the north. Very steep, the rows of vines rise here with 65 percent inclination from 120 to 160 meters above sea level and are held by strong vineyard walls. The sun’s intensity in the south to southwest facing GL is high, the mountain arches towards the sun and the Rhine does as a mirror its remainder. The soils of the approximately 25 hectares of steep slope are made of Taunus quartzite and Phyllitschiefer and are quite permeable, but serve as an additional heat storage.
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Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
Germany
Region:
Rheingau
Appellation:
Rheingau
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | DE-GBR-19-23 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
96+
Date
2024-10-31
"The 2023 Berg Schlossberg is intense in its radiant yellow color and also deep, intense and complex on the generous yet elegant and refined nose that opens to the dimensions of a grand cru. Silky, round and very elegant on the palate, this is a rich and intense, structured and very long Berg Schlossberg that is ripe and generous in flavors and texture but still pure, fine and mineral, a great interpretation of the vintage adapted by the genius Berg Schlossberg. The grapes were picked at the right time and thus with remarkably fine and elegant acidity. Textured almost like a fine Burgundy, the wine is provided with irresistible juicy fruit and a long and saline aftertaste with promising phenol as well as mineral grip. This is very long, intense and also powerful yet not alcoholic but athletic. 12.5% stated alcohol. Diam 30 cork. Tasted in August 2024."