Riesling Trocken 2021 | Dönnhoff | Nahe

Wine Identification
This is the Dönnhoff Riesling Trocken 2021, a white wine produced by the renowned Weingut Dönnhoff. The winery is located in Oberhausen an der Nahe, in Germany’s Nahe region. The wine is a dry (trocken) style, with less than 9 g/l of residual sugar.

Origin and Winemaking
The grapes are sourced from multiple estate parcels characterized by diverse soil compositions, including volcanic porphyry, blue-grey slate, red sandstone, and quartzite. The wine is made from 100% Riesling. Vinification involves immediate pressing upon arrival at the cellar to preserve freshness. Fermentation is conducted slowly at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks and large old oak Fuder casks, ensuring a clean and precise expression of the fruit without overpowering oak influence.

Tasting Notes
As a dry Riesling from the Nahe region, this wine reflects the complex terroir of volcanic and slate soils. The slow fermentation at low temperatures in neutral oak suggests a profile focused on mineral precision, acidity, and varietal purity rather than heavy extraction or sweet fruitiness. The blend of different soil types contributes to a layered structure typical of high-quality German Rieslings.

Critics’ Scores
The wine has received consistent acclaim from major critics:
The Wine Advocate (Parker): 91 points
James Suckling: 91 points

Overall Character
The Dönnhoff Riesling Trocken 2021 represents a classic, structured expression of the variety from Oberhausen. With 91 points from both The Wine Advocate and James Suckling, it balances the region’s mineral complexity with the winery’s technical precision in fermentation and pressing.