Martin Bergo

9.0

A great mix of backbone acids and flowery tropical elegance. — 7 years ago

Gadi Karpel

9.1

91/100
Vintage 2012
Altenkirch Pfaffenwies Riesling Erstes Gewächs Trocken 2012
Producer: Weingut Altenkirch
Country: Germany
Region: Rheingau
Founded winery since 1826
Owner: Franziska Breuer-Hadwiger
Winemaker: Jasper Bruysten
Size: 20 ha, Annual production: 100,000 bottles
Terroir: gray slate, quartzite, loess
Grapes: 100% Riesling.
Alcohol: 13%., Sugar: dry.
Color: Golden light,shiny.
The aroma is intense, mineral and fruits: apple, pear, lime and grapefruit, feel a nice petrol notes and minerality.
The body: medium to full. The taste is rich, well-balanced, nice combination of mineral flavor, acidity and fruit
The finish is long, with apleasant bitterness. — 10 years ago

Michael Jennings

8.9

Surprisingly complex with Enormous mineral content and good acidity — 8 years ago

Timo Suni

8.9

Exactly what I expect from a good Riesling. This XL bottle disappeared faster than a lot of regular bottles. — 9 years ago