Thörle Riesling Feinherb 2023

ProducerWeingut ThörleRegionRheinhessen, GermanyGrapeRieslingFarmingOrganic

AbstractApple, ripe citrus, gentle sweetness

Winemaker
The Thörle brothers work from their family estate at Saulheim. Organic farming and an attentive reading of each vineyard guide their decisions through the growing season.

Wine
Feinherb indicates a softer balance than the estate's dry Riesling, with a little residual sweetness rounding the palate. Apple and ripe citrus, with a gentle sweetness that sits comfortably against lively acidity. The wine feels juicy rather than heavy. Try it with chilli, ginger or aromatic dishes, where that softer balance can be more useful than a firmly dry white.

Origin
The vineyards lie around Saulheim in Rheinhessen, on a mix of limestone, marl and loess. A sheltered growing season gives Riesling ripe fruit while retaining acidity. That acidity is central to the balance of this gently off-dry style.