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Hermann Ludes, Riesling Thörnicher Ritsch Kabinett Feinherb, Monster, 2023
Hermann Ludes farms steep, slate-rich parcels in Thörnicher Ritsch, one of the Mosel’s most distinctive vineyards, known for Riesling with tension and finesse. The Monster parcel sits on dramatic slopes of Devonian slate, where low yields and cool conditions naturally preserve acidity and clarity. Vineyard work is traditional and meticulous, with hand harvesting on the terraces and a restrained approach in the cellar.
The 2023 Kabinett Feinherb is lively and precise, offering green apple, citrus peel, and white peach with a gentle herbal note and a clear slate-driven minerality. The palate balances vibrant acidity with a touch of residual sweetness, giving the wine lift without feeling overtly sweet. The finish is clean, refreshing, and complex.
Varietal: Riesling
Appellation: Thörnicher Ritsch, Mosel, Germany
Farming: Sustainably farmed; traditional, low-intervention
Style: White. Light, off-dry, and mineral-driven
Hermann Ludes farms steep, slate-rich parcels in Thörnicher Ritsch, one of the Mosel’s most distinctive vineyards, known for Riesling with tension and finesse. The Monster parcel sits on dramatic slopes of Devonian slate, where low yields and cool conditions naturally preserve acidity and clarity. Vineyard work is traditional and meticulous, with hand harvesting on the terraces and a restrained approach in the cellar.
The 2023 Kabinett Feinherb is lively and precise, offering green apple, citrus peel, and white peach with a gentle herbal note and a clear slate-driven minerality. The palate balances vibrant acidity with a touch of residual sweetness, giving the wine lift without feeling overtly sweet. The finish is clean, refreshing, and complex.
Varietal: Riesling
Appellation: Thörnicher Ritsch, Mosel, Germany
Farming: Sustainably farmed; traditional, low-intervention
Style: White. Light, off-dry, and mineral-driven