Roxheimer Höllenpfad Riesling (2021) - Weingut Dönnhoff

The name Höllenpfad means "Path of Hell", a reference to the extreme gradient of the vineyard and to the iron-rich soil, which gives the wine an extraordinary mineral expression. Dönnhoff is one of the most prestigious wineries in the Nahe and in Germany as a whole, known for the quality of its Rieslings and its respect for terroir.

The appellation: VDP.Grosse Lage

VDP.Grosse Lage is the highest vineyard classification in Germany, awarded by the VDP association (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter), which brings together some of the best German wineries. This term identifies the country’s finest vineyards, that is, the parcels with ideal conditions for producing top-quality wines, capable of expressing the full potential of the terroir. Wines from a VDP.Grosse Lage are generally complex, structured and long-lived, and can be made either dry (Grosses Gewächs, GG) or sweet (Prädikatswein). Among the most representative varieties are Riesling, Spätburgunder (Pinot Nero) and Silvaner, which express unique nuances depending on the region of production.

What to eat with Roxheimer Höllenpfad Riesling

Who makes it: Weingut Dönnhoff

Weingut Dönnhoff is one of the most prestigious wineries of the Nahe, with more than 250 years of winemaking history. Founded in 1750, the estate is today led by Helmut Dönnhoff and his son Cornelius, who have consolidated the winery’s reputation as a benchmark for high-quality German Riesling. The winery’s philosophy is based on absolute respect for the terroir and on the pursuit of the perfect balance between acidity, fruit and minerality, with a meticulous approach both in the vineyard and in the cellar.

The vine of Roxheimer Höllenpfad Riesling

Riesling

Riesling is one of the most prestigious and widely recognised white grape varieties in the world, valued for its extraordinary ability to express terroir and to produce wines of great longevity and complexity. Native to Germany, Riesling is today grown in many wine regions, where it stands out for its versatility and its unique aromatic profile.

Roxheimer Höllenpfad Riesling: the area

Climate: Continental

Altitude: Low Altitude (0-200 m above sea level)

Soil: Rocky / granite

Geographical setting: Ocean

Profile of Roxheimer Höllenpfad Riesling

Primary aromas: Citrus (lime, grapefruit), White-fleshed fruit (green apple, pear) and Aromatic herbs (thyme, mint)

Secondary aromas: Mineral notes (flint) and Yeasts

Tasting notes: On the palate it stands out for its decisive minerality and elegant tension, with a long, savoury finish that recalls the citrus and flint notes found on the nose. The sip is easy-flowing yet incisive, with marked verticality and a perfect balance between freshness and structure.