Ritsch, Grosses Gewächs, Riesling, 2023

Ritsch GG sings of red apples, blueberries, freshly cut pear and greengages. It is more primary than the Herrenberg, opening up gradually to revel in softer orchard walks. Cooler in style this year, closer perhaps to a Saar or Ruwer style Riesling, a fabulous wine. The soils are blue slate and quartzite. Ritsch is officially the second steepest vineyard in Europe after the Bremmer Calmont, also in the Mosel. Being open on both sides, it benefits from constant cool air circulation. Fermented and aged in traditional fuder barrels.