Donnhoff

Tonschiefer Riesling Trocken

Tonschiefer Riesling Trocken

Tonschiefer Riesling Trocken

Variety: Riesling
Region: Nahe
Vineyard: Mostly from Oberhäuser Leistenberg
Soil Type: Grey, carbon-laced decomposed argillaceous slate or ‘Tonschiefer’
Fermentation & Élevage: A combination of stainless & used large oak

This is the dry version of the Oberhäuser Leistenberg. The hill just to the left of the vineyard is called the Lemberg, and with the Leistenberg on the other side, these hillsides form a valley. Cold air from the Hunsrück blows through the area, passing by the Leistenberg making it impossible for botrytis to develop. Further, the exposition is southeast rather than due south like the Hermannshöhle. This means longer ripening and lower potential alcohol, perfect for Kabinett style wines. Tonschiefer means “clay slate”, so named for the soil that dominates the vineyard. This is the original vineyard for the family and holds a very special place.

Info

Producer:
Donnhoff
Vintage:
2024
Country:
Germany
Region:
Nahe
Appellation:
Nahe
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White

Sizes Available

Full Bottle DE-DHF-03-24 12/750ml

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REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES

2023
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2024-08-08
"The vibrant aromas of white peaches and white blossoms are married to an intense slatey minerality in this sleek and precise dry Nahe riesling. Quite some structure, although it is barely medium-bodied. Wonderful stony intensity at the very long, bright finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap."
2023
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2024-09-03
"The 2023 Riesling Tonschiefer was picked mainly in the Oberhäuser Leistenberg (80%) and a neighboring site, both on Tonschiefer or shale, plus younger vines from the Klamm and the Hermannshöhle. It is made in stainless steel only. The nose is shy but shows a savory, herbal note of fern, tender lemons and a certain stoniness. The palate is beautifully restrained, crystal-clear, stony and pervaded by clear-cut lemon brightness, finishing bone dry with a touch of ripe lemon zest. Lovely and elegant. (Bone-dry)"
2023
Wine Advocate
Score
90
Date
2024-10-31
"Dönnhoff's 2023 Tonschiefer Riesling trocken is clear and vegetal on the intense, fresh and spicy nose. The charming fruit is only expressed on the palate, which is round, lush, fruity and elegant and has fine, elegant acidity, with a clear, fresh and savory finish. This is a serious, good Riesling from the Nahe that was bottled under screw cap with 12% stated alcohol. Tasted in October 2024."
2022
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2023-11-13
"What a beautiful nose of summer flowers and persimmon. Juicy and generous on the front- and mid-palates for this cool-climate site thanks to the very warm, dry summer. The touch of tannin underlines the long slatey finish. Very bright acidity for this vintage. From organically grown grapes with Fair'n Green certification. Drink or hold. Screw cap."
2022
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2023-09-28
"The 2022 Riesling Tonschiefer is from the single site Oberhäuser Leistenberg, on weathered Tonschiefer or shale. The nose opens with ripe, mellow notes of ripe stone fruit and dandelion blossom, suggesting bold richness. The palate is a lithe and beautiful vision of lemony, bright citrus. The 2022 is animated with concentration, verve and a stony, lemony, almost austere finish. (Bone-dry)"
2021
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2022-08-03
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
92
Date
2022-08-25
2020
James Suckling
Score
93
Date
2021-08-07
2020
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2021-09-23