Riesling Gimmeldingen Réserve - Weingut Peter Stolleis

An exceptional Riesling that uses time as a central design element. A portion of the Gimmeldingen village Riesling was deliberately not bottled early, but matured for another three and a half years in large oak barrels. With a total of 42 months of aging on fine lees, this Réserve impressively demonstrates the development potential that Riesling from the Mittelhaardt can possess.

The bouquet is complex and mature: pear and apricot are at the forefront, accompanied by subtle citrus notes and a hint of honey. With increasing aeration, nutty notes of toasted walnut emerge, resulting from the long lees aging and careful maturation in oak barrels. The aromatics appear calm, deep, and harmoniously interwoven.

On the palate, the wine presents itself as powerful yet elegant, with a clear mineral character from the Gimmeldingen terroir. The acidity is precise and lively, giving the wine freshness and tension. The ripe fruit from the nose continues and is complemented by a creamy texture, subtle spice, and great length. Despite its maturity, the wine remains focused and clear.

After the initial fermentation, the wine matured for 42 months on its fine lees in large oak barrels, without unnecessary intervention. This long maturation period ensures depth, texture, and stability, giving the wine its special complexity and inner calm.

A complex, mature Riesling with substance and elegance, demonstrating how impressively time, terroir, and artisanal winemaking can interact.