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Weingut Dönnhoff is highly regarded, and their 2020 Norheimer Dellchen Riesling GG is a testament to their quality. This Grosses Gewächs (GG) comes from slate and porphyry soils, contributing to its clear, pure, fresh, and flinty character. The wine is full-bodied, intense, and salty on the palate, culminating in a long, intense, and sustainable finish. Critics note that it needs some years to truly shine. This wine is produced from organically grown grapes and holds Fair'n Green certification. Cornelius Dönnhoff is praised for consistently harnessing the potential of this beautiful site and its volcanic soil.
The 2020 Dellchen Riesling GG offers a warm slate savouriness on the nose, hints of hot brick, and grapefruit with slightly tropical nuances like pineapple. On the palate, sweetness and acidity are closely intertwined with fine phenolics, leading to a mineral extract finish. It's described as having a wide spectrum of super fine yellow-fruit aromas and a floral note, with a sensual and silky texture that makes descriptors like “full” and “light” redundant. Initially reserved on the nose, it reveals promising signs of exquisite stone fruit, delicate spices, and a fine herbal note, complemented by a tasteful salty expression on the palate.
🍴 This elegant Riesling is a superb match for delicate seafood. It pairs wonderfully with shellfish, crab, and lobster, where its acidity and minerality can truly shine.
🥂 An excellent choice for a gourmet seafood dinner, a special celebration, or as a sophisticated aperitif. It also possesses significant aging potential, rewarding those who choose to cellar it. 【Highly acclaimed Grosses Gewächs Riesling from slate and porphyry soils, noted for its purity, intensity, and aging potential】.