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Niederhausen, Hermannshöhle – wines from
this majestic site have helped to shape the
reputation of German wines in the world
GRANDS CRUS – NAHE
TOP WINES FROM PRIVILEGED SITES OF THE REGION
DORSHEIM | BURGBERG
This barely 4ha/9.8 acre top site is an up
to 60% steep amphitheatre facing south
to south-east. It rises 190-290m/623-
951ft. The stony soils are composed of
slate debris, quartzite and gravel but there
also is loam. Water availability is thus
ensured. The name refers to Burg, i.e.
Castle Layen.
95 2018 Riesling GG
Schlossgut Diel, further info on page 294
93 2019 Riesling Alte Reben trocke n
Weingut Schömehl.
www.schoemehl-wein.de
NORHEIM | DELLCHEN
The slate soils of this 2.6ha/6.4 acre site,
partially terraced, also contain weathered
material of the neighbouring volcanic
rocks. The stoniness of the soil and the
fully southern aspect, with inclines between
50-70%, make Dellchen an outstanding
vineyard – but one that is also hard to
cultivate. Its name (=little dip, indent) is
derived from the fact that the vines thrive
amidst the rocky outcrops.
95 2019 Riesling GG
Weingut Dönnhoff, further info on page 296
92 2019 Riesling trocken
Weingut Mathern,
www.weingut-mathern.de
NIEDERHAUSEN |
HERMANNSHÖHLE
This 8ha/19.8 acre site enjoys a global
reputation due to its ability to bring forth
delicately-spiced Riesling. The stony slate
soils, also containing calcareous veins,
have done much to create this reputation,
as has its dome-shaped southeast-southsouth
west aspect with its incline of up to
60%. The vines enjoy a sweet-spot altitude
of 130-175m/426-570ft. The term
288 falstaff Wine Guide Germany 2021