Schlossgut Diel Nahesteiner Riesling Kabinett 2019

Alcohol: 9%

Grape(s): Riesling

Localization: Nahe, Germany

Tasting Notes: Finely spicy scent, reminiscent of apricot and peach. Perfect balance, mineral play and refreshing aftertaste.

Notes: Selective hand picking in our own vineyards. Gentle pressing of the grapes. Fermentation and storage with natural yeasts in stainless steel tanks and large wooden barrels.

Food Pairing: The ideal partner for Asian cuisine and all spicy dishes. Already a surprising aperitif!

The Domain: The Schlossgut Diel vineyards, castle and winery are of great historical significance. The winery was purchased by the Diel family in 1802 from the Baron Dalberg, who had managed to prevent its confiscation by Napoleon’s troops in 1789. Today the winery is owned by prominent gourmand and wine aficionado Armin Diel, who is well regarded for his work to promote German wine, and whose daughter Caroline now oversees winemaking. Diel’s offerings are a study in both terroir and differences in intensity achieved at various levels of ripeness. Diel is one of few who still vinifies each Grosses Gewächs site at each Prädikat. Located in the lower Nahe on a steep southfacing slope, the 3 vineyards Goldloch, Burgberg and Pittermännchen comprise Diel’s holdings and were documented as early as 1901 as producing wines of exceptional quality. Its clay soil accented by slate and gravel is known for making elegant Riesling that is capable of aging. Fruit is either whole cluster pressed or, if vintage necessitates, de-stemmed by hand so as not to break skins and create oxidation. Fermentation is carried out spontaneously in stückfass, dopplestück, and cement tanks, with small barrels used for the red wines. The combination of great vineyard sites, dedicated vineyard management, and meticulous winemaking has led the winery to receive continued acclaim. The wines scrupulously define themselves; the style changes as the vintage dictates but the wines are always clear, sophisticated, and balanced.