2019 Dönnhoff Norheimer Kirschheck Riesling Spätlese

The oldest recorded vineyards of the Nahe are located in this part of the village of Norheim. Kirsche means “cherry”, so the age-old name of the site likely refers to the wild cherries that grow even today amidst the vines. The site faces due south and its soils are composed largely of grey slate mixed with sandstone.

Racy acidity harmonise with a very ripe fruit sweetness in this brilliant, marvellous Riesling. A Spätlese rich in character with deep, intense flavours reminiscent of wild cherries

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Viticulture

A very steep south-facing site with soils composed largely of gray slate mixed with sandstone and Rotliegenden.

Age of vines up to 55 years
Yields ca. 40 hl/ha
100% selective hand harvest

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Vinification

Fermented and matured in stainless steel vats.