2021 Nierstein Pettenthal Riesling Grosses Gewächs trocken, Rheinhessen, Germany

Firm and deep, clearly herbal scent with noble citrus aromas, a little reminiscent of bergamot, some stone fruit, tobacco, kernel oil and black berry nuances, with yeasty traces, capers, chalk and clear minerality. Taut, tart and very juicy, present herbaceous spice reminiscent of pesto with a little olive and hints of garlic, present, yet fine and ripe acidity, grip of crumbly tannin, yeasty nuances, persistent, dense and deep, has some power but also tension and cool elements, quite complex, blackberry flavours in the background, rocket, peppery-ethereal tones, very good, firm, juicy, mineral and clearly pesto-spicy finish. Needs to mature.

Best to drink: 2024-2035+. What our ratings mean