2019 Dönnhoff Kreuznacher Krötenpfuhl Riesling Kabinett

The loess loam soil of the Krötenpfuhl vineyard is notable for its high share of gravelly quarzite. Between the stony ground and its southern aspect, this neighbour to the Kahlenberg is known for warm soils and early flowering of the vines year after year. The loess loam substrate retains water well, ensuring the vines have sufficient moisture even in drought years. Vines growing in this type of pebbly soil tend to produce small berries with delicate aromas, a lively acidity and a long hang time.
Elegant off-dry Riesling balancing notable spice aromatics with a clarion and refined acidity.

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Viticulture

Age of vines 15 - 35 years
Yields ca. 45 hl/ha
100% selective hand harvest

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Vinification

Fermented and matured in large wooden barrels and stainless steel vats.