Gimmeldinger Kapellenberg Riesling trocken - Weingut Peter Stolleis - Organic

An exciting, mineral-driven Riesling from a characterful single vineyard on the outskirts of Gimmeldingen. The Kapellenberg lies above the Nikolauskapelle, after which it is named, and rests on a striking limestone hump, which is clearly palpable in the subsoil. Over time, weathered soils of variegated sandstone accumulated on it, whose fragments are openly exposed in the vineyards and give the wine additional structure.

The wine shows a clear, precise Riesling aroma with citrus, green apple, white stone fruit and delicate floral notes. A cool herbal spice and the salty minerality typical of Kapellenberg characterize the bouquet. The fruit remains focused and straightforward.

On the palate, the Kapellenberg Riesling is taut, juicy and exciting, carried by lively acidity and a striking, limestone-influenced structure. The texture is precise, the finish clear, stony and with a salty length. A Riesling with energy, freshness and clear origin.

The sun-exposed location also benefits from cool night winds from the Gimmeldingen valley, which preserve freshness and acidity even in warm years. The limestone-rich subsoil provides pressure and minerality, while the variegated sandstone layers give the wine fine spice and depth. The Kapellenberg is considered the little brother of the neighboring Mandelgarten, with a similar signature, but somewhat leaner and cooler in expression.

The grapes are selectively hand-picked and then spontaneously fermented. The vinification is puristic in order to preserve the clear site character and the mineral tension in an unadulterated way.

A precise, salty-mineral Riesling that clearly and authentically reflects the special characteristics of the Gimmeldinger Kapellenberg.