At a glance

Producer

Dönnhoff

Region

Nahe, Germany

Grape variety

Riesling

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Fruity

Sweetness

Medium-Sweet

Typical price

$40-$60

Tasting profile

Ripe stone fruits, citrus peel, floral notes, with honeyed sweetness balanced by zesty acidity

Evolution: Will develop petrol, mineral, and complex tertiary notes over the next decade

At peak: Complex layered aromas with integrated sweetness and acidity, long mineral finish

Structure

Acidity

High, crisp and lively acidity typical of Riesling from Hermannshöhle

Tannins

None (white wine)

Alcohol

Approx. 8.5-9.5% ABV

Aging potential

Excellent; can age 20+ years due to balance of acidity and residual sugar

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2027 to 2044

Optimal window

2024 to 2047

Current status

Approaching early maturity, drinking well now

Current condition

Fresh with vibrant acidity and developing complexity

The wine's high acidity and residual sugar create excellent aging balance. The 2019 vintage's warm growing season yielded ripe fruit with good concentration and structure that will soften and gain complexity through bottle aging over 15+ years.

Food pairing

Spicy Asian cuisine, rich seafood (lobster, scallops), smoked fish, roast pork, and fruity desserts

Serving

Serving temperature

8-10°C / 46-50°F

Decant

Not required

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Dönnhoff employs sustainable farming with minimized use of herbicides and pesticides, cover crops for soil health, precision water management, renewable energy use in winery operations, and focus on lightweight packaging

Dönnhoff is recognized for stewardship of their vineyards and environment. Their adoption of sustainable agriculture, energy conservation, and optimized logistics contribute strongly to their environmental sustainability. The winery is making progressive improvements towards organic certification. Overall, they score highly for sustainability in the German wine industry context.