The 2021 Künstler Berg Schlossberg GG Riesling Trocken is an extraordinary VDP Grosses Gewächs from one of the Rheingau's most dramatic and revered vineyards. Rising on steep quartzite and slate slopes above the Rhine, the tiny Berg Schlossberg site produces Rieslings of exceptional purity, tension and longevity. Fermented and matured in large old oak casks, the wine opens with captivating aromas of white peach, grapefruit and exotic citrus layered with white flowers, crushed stone and flinty minerality. Awarded 98 points by James Suckling, it is a benchmark expression of this iconic vineyard.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with crystalline acidity, a silky texture and remarkable mineral precision. Vibrant citrus and stone fruit are framed by intense slate-driven minerality, finishing long, focused and effortlessly elegant. Powerful yet beautifully refined, this is a world-class Riesling with exceptional balance and the structure to age gracefully for decades.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2021 Künstler Berg Schlossberg GG Riesling Trocken is a magnificent dry Riesling that pairs beautifully with lobster, scallops, sashimi, turbot, roast pork or fine shellfish. Enjoy now with a short decant, or cellar confidently through 2045+.
