Schloss Vollrads, a venerable estate with over 800 years of winemaking history, stands as a beacon of Rheingau Riesling tradition. This 2023 Qualitätswein Trocken exemplifies the estate's commitment to expressing the pure, unadulterated character of the Riesling grape from its historic vineyards.
The Rheingau region, with its privileged south-facing slopes along the Rhine River and diverse slate and loess soils, provides an optimal terroir for cultivating Riesling. This 'Trocken' (dry) designation ensures a crisp, refreshing style, crafted to highlight the grape's inherent vibrancy and the region's distinctive mineral signature. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, the wine maintains its aromatic purity and structural integrity, offering a precise and authentic expression of German dry Riesling.
Tasting notes
The 2023 Schloss Vollrads Riesling Trocken presents a luminous pale-gold hue. On the nose, it offers an invigorating bouquet of crisp green apple, zesty lemon, and delicate white blossoms, underpinned by a subtle, characteristic Rheingau minerality. The palate is remarkably fresh and precise, driven by a vibrant acidity that carries flavours of ripe citrus and orchard fruit through to a clean, dry finish. Its elegant structure and refreshing character make it an archetypal example of a youthful, dry Rheingau Riesling.