Germany, Nierstein
Riesling
Description
The Pettenthal site is situated to the south of the Rothenberg. The two vineyards actually flow together to form a section of the Roter Hang, with nearly identical exposition and soil composition. This is the steepest vineyard parcel anywhere in Rheinhessen. It is also the spot where an ancient vein of bedrock that traverses the entire length of the Roter Hang rises most prominently to the surface. The top layer of humus is extremely thin and nutrients for the vine can only be found deep in the stony soil
Awards
18.5 pts Jancis Robinson
