The grapes for the VDP.ERSTE LAGE wines come from Rheinhessen
prime locations with a long history. Since 2019, they have been ambassadors
of the respective villages and combine strictly selected grapes with
excellent and strictly defined origin. The characteristic soils
the VDP.ERSTE LAGE gave the wines their distinctive
distinctive character of origin. Our Nackenheim vineyards are
characterized by the eponymous slate bank, which borders the
surface before disappearing again south of Nierstein. In
Our Riesling from first vineyards also grows in this short section.
Nackenheim Riesling resembles a prototype of this unique
Rock formation that has brought the Roter Hang and its wines to international
The grapes for the Nackenheim VDP.FROM FIRST LOCATIONS
come from our best vineyards above the Rhine. Selective
The wine is harvested by hand and fermented spontaneously in the piece and
Matured on the fine lees in a double barrel. The distinctive nose places it
as an unmistakable child of its origins - the Red Hang. Grown
On the typical Rotliegend, the ripe, yellow fruit smells like nectarines
and red apples complemented by ethereal herbal notes and distinctive
Spicy notes of red Kampot pepper and allspice. With rich punch,
fully ripe fruit and enormous vibration, it seems to literally
pulsate, fueled by the spicy minerality of the red slate soil.
Contoured by fine phenolics with piquant spice, it is powerful on the palate
with good inner tension. The Nackenheim Riesling is an ideal partner
for creative vegetable cuisine, Mediterranean fish dishes or a
proper roast pork with fennel vegetables and roots from the oven.