Pettenthal, Riesling, Grosses Gewächs, 2024
Pettenthal comes with a crumblier mineral structure, as we move back to the slate vineyards, presenting deep lemon, apples and lots of wispy mineral salts and white pepper. Super smart and composed – the 2024 has great acidity and verticality. A superbly transparent GG. Typically, Pettenthal is the more sober and sophisticated sibling of the enthusiastic, gregarious Hipping. The main difference is that in Pettenthal the iron rich slate tends to be composed of larger plates, which contributes to the wine’s signature sense of composure. At 73 degrees, Pettenthal is the steepest vineyard in the Rheinhessen. The Kühling-Gillot vines were planted in the 1970s.
critic reviews
The 2024 Pettenthal Nierstein Riesling GG is deep, clear, intense and elegant on the ripe and finely concentrated nose. Round, lush and refined on the palate, this is a very intense, complex and persistent Pettenthal with juicy fruit, fine tannins and a long, well-structured finish. 12.5% stated alcohol. Diam 10 cork. Tasted at the domaine in August 2025.
The 2024 Riesling Niersteiner Pettenthal Grosses Gewächs blends flintiness and crushed tansy on the nose, setting the tone for this stony, savory wonder. A textural element unites citrus zest and saltiness. It shines, making the mouth water as it sinks deeper into the red sandstone that seems to hold the flavor and salt of centuries. Meanwhile the surface remains calm and collected. The 2024 is a stupendous expression that holds its cards close to its chest, simply because they are a handful of aces. (Bone-dry)