2023 Riesling trocken "Monte Nostrum", Rheingau, Germany

Clear, polished, fine and cool, quite complex citrus nose with apple and peach notes, tart herbal hints, mineral tones and a hint of smoke. Ripe, dense, juicy fruit, lively acidity and grip of ripe, crumbly tannin, persistent on the palate, nutty and smoky traces, a little dark berries, good depth, herbal tones and clear minerality in the background, has something stony, delicate barrel tones, quite complex, very slightly sweetish core, hints of dark berries, also long pepper, very good, firm, grippy and quite juicy finish with animating spice and a hint of smoke. May mature.

Best to drink: Mitte 2025 bis 2040+. What our ratings mean