Parker about Monte Vacano Riesling 1er OWC 2022
Aged on the lees for 21 months, the 2022 Monte Vacano Rheingau Riesling Trocken opens with a deep, intense and elegant, rather subtle, even rather muted bouquet that indicates purity and noblesse more than sexiness. Zalto's Bordeaux glass is a perfect match, whereas the Universal is too small, at least for this vintage. There are layers of salts, crushed stones and lemon juice intertermingling with vegetal and also fruity notes, and everything intertwines to a deep and quiet, substantial nose that announces a dramatic and eventful Riesling. Full-bodied, remarkably rich and powerful on the palate, this is a mouth-filling, dense and substantial, very saline and complex Riesling whose power and richness is combined with purity, mineral drive and freshness. This is a giant that ranks among the world's finest Rieslings. Its mineral complexity, purity and finesse is mind-blowing, and its stringency and grip indicates an aging potential that extends generations. This is the finest dry Riesling I have tasted at this domaine in more than 20 years. I highly recommended it for any collector of the world's greatest white wines. 13% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in August 2024.

Suckling over Monte Vacano Riesling 1er OWC 2022
The 2022 vintage was so much about charm, but this is a deeply structured and profoundly minerally wine. Very compact and tightly wound, this medium- to full-bodied dry riesling is just beginning to show how extraordinary it is. The fantastic tension between peachy fruit and balsamic character, between the super-racy acidity and the crushed rock, makes this totally compelling. Incredible length and precision in the finish. From organically grown grapes. Decades of aging potential.
Description
Land | Germany |
Region | Rheingau |
Rebsorten | Riesling |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | White |
Inverkehrbringer | Robert Weil Winery, Mühlberg 5, 65399 Kiedrich |
Charakter | dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant 8-10°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2026 - 2065 |
Parker Punkte | 98 |
Jahrgang | 2022 |
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Monte Vacano Riesling 1er OWC 2022

Monte Vacano Riesling 2022 is an exceptional, rare Riesling from Egon Müller, grown on a small, historic vineyard on the Saar River. The Monte Vacano plot, named after an Italian noble family in the Müller family's ancestral line, produces a wine of remarkable depth, precision, and finesse. The 2022 vintage displays an impressive balance between ripe fruit and taut minerality. Aromas of white peaches, citrus fruits, and a hint of herbs unfold on the nose, while vibrant acidity and salty minerality create excitement on the palate. The texture is elegant and complex, with a fine creaminess that makes the wine accessible despite its structure. The long finish reveals subtle spice and floral hints that underscore the complexity of this exceptional Riesling. A wine with great aging potential that will delight both connoisseurs and lovers of Egon Müller's unique signature.
Robert Weil
Information about the winemaker:
The winery was founded in 1875 and has been run by the Weil family for generations. Robert Weil is known far beyond Germany's borders for his dedication to producing top-quality Riesling wines that reflect the unique terroir of the Rheingau region. The winery's vineyards stretch along the steep slopes along the Rhine, where the Riesling grape thrives particularly well in the region's slate and quartzite soils.
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