2016 Gunderloch Pettenthal Riesling Grosses Gewächs

To the south end of the Rothenberg Vineyard is the well-known Pettenthal grand cru site, where Gunderloch Pettenthal Riesling Grosses Gewächs is grown. The soil of this famous vineyard is also comprised of red shale, but here it’s slightly more weathered. The extremely friable, in certain parcels even sandy, texture yields wine of lighter structure with vibrant elegance. Despite the vineyard’s proximity to the Rothenberg, the two resulting wines differ greatly. The wines of the Pettenthal are distinguished by exotic fruit aromas from the moment of their youth and retain their refreshing character for many years. The steepest parcels of Gunderloch’s estate are located in this vineyard.