BERG SCHLOSSBERG
RIESLING GG 2016
DOMDECHANT WERNER • RÜDESHEIM • RHEINGAU
"The verticality of the Rhine: a Riesling born from ancient slate that defies gravity with aristocratic elegance and eternal freshness."
The Rheingau's Slate Giant
Rüdesheim Berg Schlossberg Riesling VDP.GG 2016 is one of the purest and most mineral expressions in the world. The **Domdechant Werner** winery has cultivated this mythical plot where vines delve into slate and quartzite soils, just above the ruins of Ehrenfels Castle. As a **Grosses Gewächs**, it represents the highest quality of a dry wine in Germany. The 2016 vintage stands out for its classic elegance, with a vibrant acidity that has evolved into a silky texture and a mineral complexity that only time can bestow.
1. Identity Profile
Specific Origin: Berg Schlossberg (Grosse Lage), Rüdesheim, Rheingau.
Winery: Domdechant Werner.
Varietal: 100% Riesling.
Vintage: 2016 (Vintage of great balance and finesse).
Soils: Taunus Slate and Quartzite.
Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Pale gold with brilliant reflections. Impeccable visual evolution.
Nose: An extremely vertical profile. Intense notes of white peach, lime peel, and grapefruit, merging with a saline mineral character and the onset of subtle notes of kerosene, beeswax, and dried flowers.
Palate: The attack is sharp and elegant. It presents a bony, almost tactile, structure thanks to the slate. The acidity is perfectly integrated, offering a long, dry, and deeply saline mouthfeel. A wine of absolute purity.
3. Architecture of Berg Schlossberg
4. Exceptional Pairing and Serving
Gastronomy: Its mineral structure makes it ideal for baked white rockfish, pan-seared scallops with cauliflower puree, high-end Asian cuisine (Sashimi or prawn Dim Sum), or dishes with white truffle. It is exceptional with aged pressed-paste cheeses.
Serving: Enjoy at a temperature between **10°C and 12°C**. Despite its age, a 15-minute aeration will allow the quartzite and slate notes to shine with full intensity.
Technical Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the difference between Berg Schlossberg and other Rheingau GGs?
Unlike the vineyards of Hochheim (which are more powerful and broad), Rüdesheim's Berg Schlossberg is famous for being more vertical, citrusy, and mineral, with a tension reminiscent of a stretched spring.
Why is the 2016 vintage so valued now?
Because it was a vintage of slow and perfect ripening. After 10 years, the wine has lost the aggressiveness of young acidity to gain a complexity of flavor that did not exist when it was first released.
Is this wine suitable for further cellaring?
Yes. Rieslings GG of this level and vintage can continue to evolve positively for another 15 or 20 years without losing their characteristic freshness.
