The 2022 Kreuzberg Riesling from Battenfeld-Spanier comes from one of the best vineyards in the southern Wonnegau region of Rheinhessen. This site is unique due to its limestone-rich soils, which impart an unmistakable minerality and elegance to the wine. Hans Oliver Spanier, the winemaker behind Battenfeld-Spanier, is known for his minimalist approach to viticulture and his dedication to creating wines with a distinctive character. The 2022 Kreuzberg Riesling is a bright pale yellow with slightly greenish reflections. The nose is immediately greeted by a fresh, mineral scent, accompanied by intense aromas of citrus fruits such as grapefruit and lime, underpinned by notes of green apple and delicate herbs. A hint of flint and wet limestone is also perceptible, lending the wine a distinctive finesse.

On the palate, the wine impresses with its precise, lively acidity and a taut, focused structure. The fruit is intense but never overpowering—instead, the minerality of the limestone soil clearly comes to the fore. The wine is powerful and profound without losing its lightness. The finish is long and minerally characterized, with a subtle salinity reminiscent of the soil composition of the Kreuzberg.