NONNENBERG RAUENTHAL RIESLING QBA 2021
GEORG BREUER - RHEINGAU, Deutschland
- Referenz: DE-GEBR-055
- Auf Lager
Wine profile
2021 RAUENTHAL NONNENBERG RIESLING
Region
With its some 3000 Hectares, Rheingau is one of the smallest wine growing regions in Germany.
South facing steep slopes are protected from the cold northerly winds by the Taunus Mountains, giving
ideal ripening conditions.
Vintage
After three years characterized by warm summers and low rainfall, 2021 presented us with a cool and wet
summer that challenged us viticulturally. After a warm winter, we again feared that there would be an early
bud break again and that the trend of the last few years would continue. But a cold spring luckily slowed
down the development of nature. Due to cool temperatures in July and August, we only started harvesting
in mid-September. The grapes were extremely varied in quality and quantity ... as there was a back and forth
in terms of weather throughout the year.
Grape variety
In terms of elegance and finesse Riesling is the country’s premier grape. The vineyards along the Rhine provide for ideal growing conditions. With its distinctive aromatic profile, delicate structure and tangy acidity
Riesling produces not only the finest German wines, it earns world-wide recognition as well.
Soils
The south-facing steep slope “Nonnenberg” is characterized by deep, gritty phyllite soils, which end in loess
loam in the lower slope. The name was derived from the nuns of the Tiefenthal monastery, who owned this
slope and the buildings. The five hectares of vineyards are owned by us as a monopol and are planted with
vines that are over 70 years old in some plots.
Wine estate
Implementing a strict quality philosophy Bernhard Breuer turned the family-owned wine estate with its 40 hectares into a leading estate in the Rheingau. Today, his daughter Theresa Breuer runs the estate supported by
vineyard manager Hermann Schmoranz and cellar master Markus Lundén.
Wine description
Extremely powerful Riesling. Mineral with a tart structure. Complex on the palate, spicy red apple, juicy
citrus fruit and a lively grip. Fine flavor and subtle heat.
Alcohol 11,5% · Residual sugar 5,3g/l · Total acidity 8,3 g/l