Dönnhoff Kreuznacher Kahlenberg Trocken 2022

Dönnhoff’s 2022 Kreuznacher Kahlenberg Riesling Trocken is a beautifully poised dry Riesling from one of the Nahe’s most characterful single vineyards. Sitting lower in the valley and closer to the Rhine, Kahlenberg delivers a generous, earlier-ripening expression while still retaining Dönnhoff’s hallmark precision and clarity. This vintage captures the stony, citrus-driven style of the site, weaving minerality, finesse and charm into a thoroughly modern German Riesling.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2022 Kreuznacher Kahlenberg Trocken shows a pale lemon hue with glints of green, underscoring its freshness and youth. The nose opens with bright citrus—lemon, lime and a touch of grapefruit—lifted by hints of bergamot zest, white flowers and a distinctive stony, rain-on-rocks note that recalls petrichor. Subtle herbal and spicy undertones add further complexity. On the palate, this is bone-dry, sleek and finely textured, with a smooth, crystalline feel. Juicy citrus fruits—lemon, mandarin and pomelo—are wrapped in a gentle, creamy mid-palate that never feels heavy, just polished. A salty, spicy edge runs through the wine, bringing out nuances of white pepper and crushed stone. The finish is long, pure and mouthwatering, lingering on ripe lemon peel and delicate spice. Enjoyable now for its vibrant energy and charm, it also has the structure and acidity to develop further complexity over the next 5–8 years.

Production
Kreuznacher Kahlenberg lies downstream in the Nahe, closer to the Rhine, where the slightly warmer mesoclimate allows Riesling to flower and ripen earlier than in the higher, cooler sections of the valley. The vineyard’s base of Permian rhyolite bedrock is overlaid with gravel and clay, a combination that imparts both mineral tension and a subtle richness to the wine. At Dönnhoff, meticulous hand harvesting ensures only perfectly ripe, healthy grapes are selected, often through multiple passes in the vineyard. In the cellar, the must is gently pressed and fermented with carefully managed temperatures in a mix of stainless steel and traditional large German oak (Stückfass), allowing the Riesling to ferment slowly and preserve its clarity, terroir expression and naturally dry balance.

Food & Serving
This dry, mineral-driven Riesling is an excellent partner for delicate yet flavorful dishes. Try it with sushi and sashimi, ceviche, grilled prawns, or steamed white fish with citrus and herbs. It also works beautifully with lightly spiced Asian cuisine, such as Thai or Vietnamese dishes with lemongrass, ginger and coriander, as well as classic German pairings like trout with almond butter or a simple roast chicken with fresh herbs. Serve well chilled at around 8–10°C (46–50°F). Decanting is not essential, but pouring it into larger white wine glasses and giving it a few minutes in the glass will allow the aromatics and subtle creaminess to unfold.

Producer
Weingut Dönnhoff is one of Germany’s most esteemed Riesling producers, a family estate in the Nahe that has been cultivating vines for over 200 years. Under the stewardship of Helmut Dönnhoff and now his son Cornelius, the winery has become synonymous with precision-crafted, terroir-driven Rieslings from an enviable collection of top sites, including vineyards around Oberhausen, Niederhausen and Kreuznach. Internationally acclaimed and consistently highly rated, Dönnhoff plays a leading role in showcasing the Nahe’s diverse geology and cool-climate elegance, producing wines that are both deeply rooted in tradition and benchmarks for the region’s modern, world-class Riesling style.

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