Ritsch, Grosses Gewächs, Riesling, 2025
Ritsch has an intricate herbal and mineral nose, fresh in style as always; river water laced with white fruits, charged acids and lots of extract and minerals; an absolutely dazzling GG that ranks amongst the finest we tasted. 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.
critic reviews
The 2025 Riesling Thörnicher Ritsch Grosses Gewächs is from a steep blue slate site with quartzite veins. This is creamy from the off and shows great substance while bright, ripe lemon radiates, defines, pervades and contours this textured, dense and stony wine. The finish is absolutely clean-cut and long. Immense power and ripeness come on a relatively small footprint, leaving such saltiness. (Bone-dry)